USL Work Experience Program 2022

Job Title: Legal UWEP

Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only

Semester: Spring 2022

Location: Remote/In-Person Hybrid

Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)

The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America, possessing more than a decade of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing the USL Championship, USL Super League, USL League One, USL League Two, USL W League, USL Academy, and Super Y League; the organization is built on a proven and recognized model in international football and counts more than 125 clubs in its membership.

Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL has grown during the past decade into a model organization with strong corporate partnerships and stable organizational leadership. It features a dedicated staff of more than 70 professionals across 15 departments ranging from operations, digital, communications and club services, each of which provides unparalleled support to member clubs and outside partners. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, the USL is #UnitedForSoccer, moving the game forward in North America.

Program Purpose

Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as its member teams.

Participants are tasked with and responsible for working within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including: finance, business development, digital, marketing, team services, analytics, and more, with the ultimate goal of providing well-rounded practical work experience in sports to students.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Legal team, the Leal UWEP supports the department by assisting with multiple functional areas of the Legal team. The participant is responsible for assisting on projects that include general contract law, franchising, sponsorships/broadcasting agreements, player contracts, as well as providing support in a multitude of other legal capacities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Assist with a variety of types of agreements (including Franchise Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Software Licenses, etc);
Draft letters and other correspondence;
Conduct legal research and communicate findings through memoranda;
Work with internal business units – communications, marketing, analytics etc. – to assist with legal issues;
Assist with compliance plans on an as-needed basis;
Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The selected candidate will:

Be a current law student at an accredited law school
Receive law school credit for participation in the program
Have a high degree of discretion and the ability to safeguard sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information
Have exceptional written and oral communication skills
Have solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn
Be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency
Work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
With the UWEP program being remote this semester, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.

We also prefer candidates that are:

Knowledgeable in sports/soccer, particularly with regard to business operations
2Ls
Top 20% class ranking and/or on law review

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.