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Job Description
COMPENSATION:
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at [email protected]
ABOUT ELEVATE:
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 200+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
SUMMER LEGAL INTERN – OVERVIEW:
SUMMER LEGAL INTERN – OVERVIEW:
Elevate is seeking a rising second or third-year law student for a 2025 summer internship. The internship program is hybrid, 40 hours per week, with at least 3 days per week in Elevate’s Charlotte, NC office. The purpose of Elevate’s Legal Internship program is to provide the intern with practical in-house legal experience in the sports, media and entertainment consulting industry. The Legal Intern will work under the supervision of Elevate’s legal team in a fast-paced environment and will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on business and legal issues that directly impact the agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, review and negotiate various types of commercial agreements, including sales and consulting agreements, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc. with oversight of attorneys
- Conduct comprehensive research on a variety of legal issues and provide clear, concise advice and recommendations.
- Prepare, update, and implement corporate and compliance policies, including with respect to data privacy, cyber security, international operations, anti-money laundering, among other policies
- Assess legal and operational risks and provide guidance to the legal team regarding the company’s current and future planned operations
- Assist in the implementation and management of legal technology tools, including contract management software
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations and monitor regulatory developments to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance
- Assist with any other duties or initiatives as designated by Elevate’s legal team
QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Education and/or Experience:
- Must be a current full-time law school student pursuing a J.D. at an accredited institution in good standing
- Strong record of academic performance
- Strong or demonstrated interest in sports industry and related areas of law
- Strong research, writing and analytical legal skills
B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Great written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts and/or risks into easily understandable and actionable insights for the legal team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage change effectively, deal well with ambiguity/uncertainty and adapt quickly
- Effective time management and organizational skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced environment while responding quickly and effectively to changing or evolving priorities
- Relentless work ethic and attention to detail
- Desire to learn new skills (both legal and non-legal) and tackle any task assigned by the legal team
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Travel Requirements:
- Travel will not be required in this position
2. Physical Demands:
- This position requires sitting for extended periods while using a computer or phone
3. Work Environment:
- This position will work primarily in an office environment, located in Elevate’s Charlotte, NC office
COMPENSATION:
The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $26.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco, New York City, Charlotte, or Nashville. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at [email protected]
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
