2025 Legal Summer Intern (NY)

NFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they can explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities. 

The summer program covers a minimum of 10 weeks, from June 9 - August 15, 2025.  Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week in-office. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for their work. 

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, December 20 at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted by early January. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application. 

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled JD student (1L or 2L). 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior internship/work experience is preferred 
• Required experience in Word, PowerPoint, Excel 
• Interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Eagerness to learn 
• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship 

DEPARTMENTS DESCRIPTIONS: 

LEGAL – CORPORATE & LITIGATION:  

The Corporate & Litigation division of the NFL’s Legal Department oversees the NFL's transactional and litigation legal needs, as well as corporate governance and policy matters, across the organization.  

Responsibilities: 

• Assist attorneys with legal matters across a variety of practice areas, including Events, Sponsorship, Consumer Products, Intellectual Property, Business Affairs , Commercial Policy and Litigation 
• Research and analyze matters facing the commercial arm of the NFL and its Member Clubs  
• Review and analyze contract terms, and assist with drafting contracts, licensing agreements, amendments and other legal documents 
• Assist with review of industry standards and market developments to provide input on NFL transactions and policies  
• Support the NFL’s IP enforcement division to help identify fraud and counterfeit merchandise 
• Perform any other assigned duties, as needed  

MANAGEMENT COUNCIL: 

The NFL Management Council is the division of the NFL legal department that negotiates and advises NFL clubs regarding the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and represents the NFL and clubs in all disputes between players and clubs.  The team enforces the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and related rules against clubs, players, and other club personnel.     

Responsibilities: 

• Assist attorneys in drafting post-hearing briefs which involves analyzing and interpreting hearings, depositions, past decisions, and the CBA.   
• Prepare attorney for grievance and policy hearings.  
• Legal research involving labor disputes.  
• Review and analyze coaches and non-player personnel contracts.  

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset