Legal Coordinator

WME Basketball WME Basketball is a global agency providing elite representation and unparalleled service to professionalathletes,coachesandfront office executives,as well asbroadcastersandsports properties. Role Overview 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 Contract Review & Legal Support 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 Business Affairs Operations 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 Administrative & General Support 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 Qualifications Required 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 Preferred / Nice to Haves 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 theHousesettlement. Additional Role Details Thisfull-timerole is open forourNY office; in-person attendance isrequired. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr