Legal & Business Affairs Internship - Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders are looking for a talented Legal & Business Affairs Intern. The successful candidate will be a part of a small in-house legal & business affairs team for the Commanders with a focus on drafting and negotiating commercial transactions, developing, and maintaining organizational processes, and collaborating with business units throughout the organization as well as external partners. This position will be in-person and is designed for a rising 3L law student (graduating in Spring 2026).

Start Date: End of Summer 2025 (Flexible Start)
End Date: Spring 2026 (Flexible End)
Full-Time Internship: 25-30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities:

· Assisting with drafting and negotiating contracts

· Perform research on a variety of topics to determine compliance from a legal and/or NFL Policy standpoint

· Special Projects as assigned

· Perform administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Currently enrolled in law school (Rising 3L strongly preferred)

· Strong writing, interpersonal, and editorial skills

· Proven ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

· Highly organized, with attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly

· Candidates should be available for approximately 25 hours per week of primarily in-person work

· Ability to commute to the Team’s headquarters in College Park, MD; access to car is required

· Hourly Rate: $15.00

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.