Position Overview
The Legal Intern position is designed to provide the participant with the opportunity to experience various job functions working alongside the Raiders’ in-house attorneys on the business side of the team’s operations. This internship is intended to be a comprehensive, hands-on experience in which the successful candidate will receive a first-hand look at how a professional sports team functions and all day-to-day issues and obstacles that must be navigated by in-house counsel.
The Legal Intern will support the Legal department by assisting with multiple functional workstreams and projects including drafting and reviewing a variety of agreements pertaining to ticket sales and seat licenses, sponsorships, real estate, general commercial matters, and stadium operations, and researching and analyzing issues involving employment law, intellectual property, NFL compliance, and any relevant statutory laws as needed.
This part-time, seasonal internship is an on-site role based in Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada, running from June 2nd, 2025, to August 8th, 2025. Candidates must be available to work for the entire duration of the program. Interns are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation for the length of the internship.
Essential Job Functions
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who is willing to learn and who has a passion for professional sports and the Las Vegas metro community. The specific qualities include:
- Professionalism and strong sense of teamwork;
- Extremely well organized and attentive to detail;
- Excellent verbal and written skills;
- Excellent research and analytical skills;
- Resourceful; and
- Ability to multi-task on several projects in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and completion of at least their first year (1L) by the start of the internship having demonstrated excellence in coursework.
- Sports industry experience preferred.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Aspects of Position (includes but are not limited to):
- Sitting for long periods of time throughout shift.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25lbs.
- Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Instructions For Applicants
Please submit the following documents with your application:
- One-page cover letter
- One-page resume
- Transcripts
- Writing sample (up to five pages)
- Any additional relevant and supportive documents
Cover Letters Should Be Addressed To
Raiders Football Club, LLC
1475 Raiders Way
Henderson, NV 89052
Attention: Justin Carley
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