What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Coordinator, Player Relations position at Major League Soccer?
The Senior Coordinator, Player Relations is responsible for supporting the legal and compliance functional area of Player Relations.
- Support sporting-related processes, including player transactions and MLS Club roster and salary budget management
- Coordinate sporting administration and compliance processes (e.g., immigration, player registrations, sporting-related payments)
- Maintain and update database of transaction agreements
- Support compliance investigations and enforcement efforts
- Assist in both intra-League dispute resolution and League involvement in sporting-related disputes before international bodies (e.g., FIFA Football Tribunal)
- Liaise with League stakeholders, including within the League Office, with MLS Clubs, and across the broader soccer landscape
- Support interpreting and administering League Rules
- Assist in preparing for and executing MLS events
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-4 years of experience as paralegal or similar role in a law firm or business
All applicants must submit a cover letter with their application; submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
Required Skills
- Deep knowledge and interest in Major League Soccer, its Clubs, players, and rules
- Detail-oriented, possessing exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Outstanding computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong Commitment to exercising good judgment and to handling confidential information with discretion
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of FIFA regulations and practice
- Fluency in Spanish and/or French preferred
Total Rewards
Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $65,000 - $70,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.
We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least
four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.
At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.
Join our team and be part of the Major League Soccer family, where we elevate the game and inspire greatness!
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000