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About the Role

The Legal Coordinator / Junior Business Affairs associate will work closely with our senior legal and business affairs team to support day-to-day operations and take on meaningful substantive work and real responsibility from day one. This is a dual-function role: part administrative and operational support, part active participation in contract review and legal analysis. The right candidate is someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of law and professional sports.

Responsibilities

Draft and redline contracts with the supervision of senior legal staff
Research relevant legislation and rules & regulations for college and professional sports
Handle full submission process for client deals to NIL Go
Manage and triage intake and routing of incoming contracts, correspondence, and legal documents
Work cross-functionally with agents, clients, teams, and third-party partners to facilitate document execution
Oversee state registrations for NIL team and NBA agents
Maintain and organize internal library of digital and physical contracts, templates, precedents for client legal matters
Coordinate the legal team's calendar, including deadlines, logistics for contract signings and filings, and meetings
Assist with client onboarding documentation, representation agreements, and compliance materials
Provide general administrative support to the business affairs team as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
J.D. from an accredited law school, or entering the final year of law school with the ability to work full time during normal working hours
1-4 years of work experience or training
Strong interest in sports law and athlete representation
Passion for basketball
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Sign
Prior internship or work experience at a sports agency, sports team, or law firm with a sports or entertainment practice
Experience reviewing or drafting contracts
Bar admission or eligibility
Working knowledge of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and NCAA Rules and Regulations, including the House settlement

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat Sign

Location

Work Type

Full-time
In-person

Experience Level

1-4 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
J.D.

About the Company

WME Basketball is a global agency providing elite representation and unparalleled service to professional athletes, coaches and front office executives, as well as broadcasters and sports properties.