Paralegal, Business Affairs

Overview

The MLS Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Business Affairs team with supporting commercial contracts, promotions/sweepstakes, subsidiary management and invoice administration.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain commercial contract templates and build guides, checklists and other materials to support MLS' business teams
• Assist (under supervision of MLS attorneys) with templated commercial agreements, including marketing agreements, agency agreements and other vendor agreements
• Coordinate NDA/confidentiality agreement process across multiple departments within the organization
• Draft and review terms and conditions for League promotions and sweepstakes
• Oversee subsidiary management, including maintaining corporate books and records and managing state corporate filings
• Support maintenance of trademark and copyright portfolios
• Support legal department management, including managing law firm engagement letters and coordinating legal invoices
• Additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a top tier law firm and/or corporate legal department
• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal certificate (or similar credential)

Required Skills

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills
• Experience with commercial contracts and confidentiality agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to proofread material for grammatical or spelling errors
• Sound business judgement, and flexibility/adaptability to prioritize, organize, manage and complete time sensitive matters without sacrificing accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, team environment
• Familiarity with invoicing systems such as Concur; project management systems such as Asana
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desired Skills

• Commissioned New York State Notary Public

Total Rewards

Starting Base Salary $75,000 – 85,000. MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent through the following:

• Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement. A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.
• Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
• Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts, and employee events that go "beyond the traditional paycheck" to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game.

Major League Soccer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.