Teams at Seattle Sounders FC

Academic legal externship supporting in-house counsel for professional soccer clubs. Responsibilities include legal research and writing, contract review and drafting, compliance and risk management, policy support, cross-department collaboration, and observing negotiations and strategy discussions. The role requires current law school enrollment, academic credit eligibility, confidentiality, strong communication and organizational skills, and availability for regular hybrid office work, flexible schedules, and occasional outdoor or physical duties.

Support first-team travel, matchday operations, and daily team logistics. Plan and execute travel, serve as on-site operational lead, coordinate with internal teams and visiting clubs, manage budgets and expenses, maintain schedules and league compliance, oversee facility readiness, vendors, and a part-time Visiting Team Liaison, and perform related operational duties to ensure a professional team environment.