WME Basketball

WME Basketball WME Basketball is a global agency providing elite representation and unparalleled service to professional athletes, coaches and front office executives, as well as broadcasters and sports 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 the House settlement. Additional Role Details This full-time role is open for our NY office; in-person attendance is required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. View More