About the Role
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Position Summary
This role involves providing contract management support to the Events, Live Production & Entertainment (LP&E), and Broadcasting Departments. Reporting to the Associate Counsel, Media & Events, the position will include drafting, research, contract analysis, and other projects, as needed, in support of a variety of commercial arrangements.
Major Responsibilities
- Review and draft a variety of agreements related to events conducted by the NBA, WNBA, and other affiliated leagues and properties (including venue, hotel, ticketing, technology licensing, work-for-hire, vendor and promoter agreements) and talent and performance agreements for high-profile live entertainment acts and other content (including musical artists, influencers, speakers and broadcasters)
- In coordination with NBA in-house attorneys, liaise with internal client teams to help advise on contract negotiations, ensure adherence to company policies, and provide support in connection with third-party arrangements and other business considerations
- Track and maintain records of commercial agreement term expirations and advise client teams on renewal and amendment process
- Oversee and manage two Legal Coordinators, including supervising and providing feedback on their work commercial agreements in support of internal client teams
- Work with the Legal Records Administrator on proper maintenance of Events, LP&E and Broadcasting contracts, including making sure all fully executed agreements are uploaded to centralized legal files
Required Education/Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree or related work experience preferred (a J.D. is a plus but not required)
- Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal or comparable experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of people-management experience
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Word
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- Experience independently drafting and supporting the negotiation of commercial agreements through execution, under attorney supervision
- Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, learn new tasks and complete tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
Salary Range:
$130,000-$150,000
Job Posting Title:
DirectorEmployees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
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The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
