Join one of the most recognisable sports and entertainment brands in the world, and gain real legal experience in a fast-paced, international environment. As an intern, you’ll work on live matters, learn directly from experienced legal professionals, and contribute meaningfully to the NBA’s EME (Europe & Middle East) legal operations.

Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor and given clear development goals. You’ll receive ongoing support and opportunities to grow your technical skills and commercial mindset.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe diverse teams drive better decision-making, innovation, and global fan connection.

“This internship gave me real-world responsibilities from day one and helped launch my career in sports marketing.” — NBA EME Intern, Global Partnerships

What You’ll Do

As a Legal Intern at the NBA’s London office, you’ll gain practical experience across a wide range of legal functions while working closely with our in-house legal counsel. You’ll be involved in:

Assisting Attorneys with drafting and reviewing contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.

Conducting legal research on topics such as intellectual property, data privacy, broadcast rights, and regulatory issues.

Supporting compliance work, including due diligence, risk assessment, and internal policy reviews.

Monitoring legal and regulatory developments that affect our operations across Europe and the Middle East.

Helping with governance, policy implementation, and document management across departments.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about sports, commercially minded, and eager to apply their legal skills in a real-world business environment. Ideal candidates will have:

Successful interns may be considered for future roles within the NBA’s legal and business teams or recommended to top-tier sports, media, and entertainment organisations.

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Apply by 15th June 2025

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Apply by 15th June 2025, and step into a legal role at the heart of global sport.