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At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The day-to-day responsibilities of the intern mirror the day-to-day work of the department as a whole. We give interns real work that attorneys are doing to provide them with exposure to the various practice areas/business verticals that we work in. Interns will support work that runs the gamut including, but not limited to, media, social responsibility, partnerships, corporate, finance, compliance, intellectual property, and our affiliate leagues. Interns will get to work on both short- and long-term projects that are happening in real time. Provide support to attorneys on a range of projects happening at any given moment. Interns will be assigned to set projects and have the opportunity to work with lawyers in all different areas. Intern responsibilities will include participating in meetings, doing research, drafting documents, and helping with the daily legal work of the department. Sample of projects interns might work on: drafting youth basketball safety compliance policies and manuals, equity deals, player appearance agreements, data privacy work.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Strong research and writing skills.

EDUCATION:

Law Student

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

As a global sports and media business, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is driven by data, technology, and creativity. From streaming live entertainment and games, to emerging technology and data analytics, to marketing, media production and more, you’ll find your growth opportunity.

Whatever your passion, there’s a place for top professionals at the NBA.