About the role#
The Nashville Predators Legal Department is looking for an intern for the Winter 2027 term. This position offers hands-on experience within the sports industry. You will work directly with our legal team on various projects and gain exposure to different departments within the organization. This is an unpaid internship that requires you to be enrolled as a law student and able to receive college credit for your participation.
What you'll do#
- Draft contracts, including employment agreements, third-party agreements, and facilities management contracts.
- Review and analyze documents related to ticket sales, marketing, sponsorship, and arena operations.
- Research and analyze legal issues covering real estate, intellectual property, labor law, corporate strategy, and acquisitions.
- Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Manage legal files and perform contract management tasks.
- Complete assigned Sports Education 101 projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a law student in good standing at an accredited institution, actively pursuing a juris doctorate. 2L or 3L students are preferred.
- Ability to receive college credit for this internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent speaking and listening skills, along with professional communication habits.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Prior legal experience or experience working with an athletic department or sporting event is beneficial.
- Ability to sit for extended periods, walk, bend, and carry items up to 20 pounds.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The position is on-site only. Remote work is not available.
- You must be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- A background check is required for all interns.
About Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators operate as a professional ice hockey team within the National Hockey League. The organization competes in the Central Division of the Western Conference. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the team has played at Bridgestone Arena since its first season in 1998. The company currently employs 563 people.
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