About the Role
Participate as a member of the League's internal legal team with exposure to a broad range of matters, including business transactions, labor and employment law, intellectual property, licensing transactions, financing matters, corporate governance and compliance, and other matters.
One of the two clerkship positions will be responsible for working primarily on intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, content, and related matters.
Responsibilities may include:
Participating in drafting and negotiating sessions for various corporate documents;
Assisting with labor matters such as grievance hearings and other matters arising under the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
For the clerkship position focused on intellectual property matters, providing support on intellectual property matters, including clearances, drafting licenses and related agreements, trademark matters, and conducting legal research;
Reviewing and participating in policy and training development on corporate compliance matters;
Participating in meetings with League management and Club personnel to provide legal and business advice;
Working collaboratively with outside counsel;
Providing support on internal employment and human resources matters; and
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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About the Company
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.