What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern - Fall 2026 position at Sporting Kansas City?
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Work with varying departments to learn the skill, traits and qualities it takes to be an associates.
This Internship runs from August 25th - December 11th.
Essential Functions
Job Description
Work with varying departments to learn the skill, traits and qualities it takes to be an associates.
This Internship runs from August 25th - December 11th.
Essential Functions
- Assist Legal team with drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal research on employment law, compliance, intellectual property, sponsorships, and league regulations.
- Support maintenance of legal files and contract databases.
- Observe, and as appropriate support, negotiations, risk assessments, or compliance-related meetings.
- Provide administrative assistance, including organizing documents and updating legal records.
- Attend and contribute to internal legal meetings and briefings.
- Perform additional legal or project-based tasks as assigned.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise independent judgment.
- Discretion, attention to detail, and professionalism in handling sensitive legal matters.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative attitude.
- Interest in sports law, governance, and professional sports operations.
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (1L, 2L, or 3L).
- Eligible to earn academic credit for the internship.
- Coursework or demonstrated interest in contract law, compliance, or related legal disciplines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis) preferred.
- Unpaid position; can be taken for school credit.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate law school course load.
- On-site presence required at Sporting Kansas City Front Office; some remote work may be accommodated.
- Must uphold Sporting Kansas City’s standards of professionalism and confidentiality.