About the role#
The Graduate Legal Intern position is a 10-week summer program running from June 7 to August 13, 2027. You will work within the in-house Legal department to support the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. This role involves contributing to substantive business goals through legal research, document drafting, and objective analysis across areas such as deal support, intellectual property, litigation, and basketball-related matters.
What you'll do#
- Conduct short-term and long-term research on existing projects.
- Participate in meetings and track action steps and progress on assignments.
- Support legal review and advisement on projects related to media, social responsibility, partnerships, corporate, finance, compliance, and intellectual property.
- Assist with drafting youth basketball safety compliance policies, manuals, equity deals, player appearance agreements, and data privacy work.
- Use AI technologies to drive project execution and achieve business objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a JD program.
- Excellent record of academic and professional achievement.
- Outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- A commitment to quality work, organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
- Ability to manage competing demands in your daily work.
- Previous law firm or legal experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (eligible employees may work remotely one day per week).
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: $35 per hour.
About National Basketball Association (NBA)
The National Basketball Association is a sports and media organization based in New York. It manages five professional leagues including the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA G League. The organization distributes games and programming to over 200 countries. It also maintains a digital network that includes NBA TV and the NBA App.
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