Temp Paralegal, Business Affairs
Major League Soccer · New York City, New York, US
Overview The MLS Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Business Affairs team with supporting commercial contracts, reviewing marketing assets...
Job description
Overview The MLS Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Business Affairs team with supporting commercial contracts, reviewing marketing assets and department management needs. Responsibilities: - Assist (under supervision of MLS attorneys) with templated commercial agreements, including agency agreements, content/production agreements, influencer agreements, player appearance agreements and other vendor agreements. - Support Counsel, with the review of marketing assets (including, brand spots, emails and social media posts) across MLS/SUM properties - Create checklists and other materials to support MLS’ business teams (inclusive of the marketing, events and communication teams) - Additional responsibilities and special projects, as assigned. Qualifications: - 3+ years of experience at a top tier law firm and/or corporate legal department - Bachelor’s Degree required - Paralegal certificate (or similar credential) Required Skills: - Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills - Experience with commercial contracts and confidentiality agreements - Excellent written and verbal communication - Ability to proofread mat...