LegalIntern

2026 Internship, Fall - Legal

Red Bull New York

Harrison, United States

Red Bull New York (“RBNY”) are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of the league’s ten original charter clubs. Founded in 1996, RBNY has competed in MLS since its inception. RBNY’s First Team plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey and its Second Team plays its home matches at Montclair State University. RBNY are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull GmbH, after which the team is named.

RBNY’s First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY’s Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Department Internship is designed to provide experience to current law school students interested in working in-house in sports and entertainment law. The Legal Department intern is a self-starter who will learn how to provide legal support, advice and counsel to the RBNY organization and its related operating affiliates in the United States. Specific responsibilities include assisting in the reviewing, analyzing and drafting of a variety of contracts, ad hoc research projects and memorandum drafting, as well as other discrete legal assignments on an as needed basis.

This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Reviewing/analyzing and drafting a variety of contracts, including sponsorship agreements, sales agreements, vendor/service agreements, player agreements/transfer and loan agreements, and IP and facilities license agreements.
Managing disputes, litigation and regulatory matters as in-house counsel, on an as needed basis with the support of outside counsel.
Reviewing and analyzing rules, regulations and policies applicable to the companies’ operations, including those of MLS and FIFA, and advise management on interpretation and compliance.
Gaining experience and exposure to risk management and insured risk/liability issues in collaboration with RBNY’s Risk Management team.
Gaining experience as in-house legal counsel in the sports and entertainment industries.

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

Must have completed first-year studies at an accredited law school.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
Anility to multitask and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic office setting.
Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Application Requirements
Please following the application instructions via the Smart Recruiters application page.
Please submit both a current resume and your most up to date law school transcript (an unofficial transcript is fine).
Proof of academic credit is required to participate in the internship
RBNY is a hybrid work environment. Internships are expected to come into the offices in Harrison, NJ at least once between Tues-Thurs each week.

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Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

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Areas that play to your strengths

Reviewing/analyzing and drafting a variety of contracts, including sponsorship agreements, sales agreements, vendor/service agreements, player agreements/transfer and loan agreements, and IP and facilities license agreements.

Managing disputes, litigation and regulatory matters as in-house counsel, on an as needed basis with the support of outside counsel.

Reviewing and analyzing rules, regulations and policies applicable to the companies’ operations, including those of MLS and FIFA, and advise management on interpretation and compliance.

Gaining experience and exposure to risk management and insured risk/liability issues in collaboration with RBNY’s Risk Management team.

Gaining experience as in-house legal counsel in the sports and entertainment industries.

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