Job Title: Legal Intern
Class: Internship: Summer 2024
Reports: Associate General Counsel
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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What We Offer:
Mental Health Resources
Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
Employee Resource Groups
Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
Qualified Parking
Position Description:
The Milwaukee Bucks Legal Summer 2024 Intern will support the Legal department with special projects and various office duties and will report to the Associate General Counsel.
The ideal candidate must have great communication and organizational skills, be professional and able to multi-task.
Applicant must have proficient computer skills.
Any experience drafting contracts, working for a sports team/event or organization, entertainment or athletic department, is beneficial.
A background in finance, tax and/or insurance is useful.
Candidate should have a general understanding and interest in the game of basketball.
This is a full-time position.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Contract management, including basic contract drafting and review of vendor, sales, sponsorship and marketing agreements
Managing the Milwaukee Bucks contract management system (Legisway Essentials)
Review and drafting of policies
Organizing and filing documentation, tracking pending legal matters, legal records, standard forms, terms and conditions and policies and procedures
Legal and business research
Drafting legal memoranda advising the Milwaukee Bucks Legal Department in all business and legal aspects
Potential projects related to new arena and related development
General assistance to the Milwaukee Bucks Legal Department and liaise with management and other departments as necessary
Qualification Requirements:
B.
S.
or B.
A degree
Currently attending an ABA-accredited law school as a full-time student
Completion of second year of law school at the time of internship preferred
Minimum 3.
0 GPA and top half of class
Authorized to work in the United States
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient using legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and/or Wolters Kluwer
Commitment and Compensation
June 3rd 2024 – August 9th 2024
Full Time position
$12.
00 per hour with potential for academic credit through their law school if needed
All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check.
We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.
The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team.
We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.