Legal Summer Associate

Chicago Cubs•Chicago, IL

36d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

GO BEYOND THE IVY Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events. Chicago Cubs | Marquee 360 | Marquee Development | Marquee Ventures Each brand stands as unique as the teams that drive them. We welcome you to learn more about us. BEING PART OF THE TEAM Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it? OUR STORY THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916 and is the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. In 2009, the Ricketts family assumed ownership of the Chicago Cubs and established three main goals for the organization: Win the World Series, Preserve and Improve Wrigley Field, and Be a Good Neighbor. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE As a Legal Summer Associate, you will work closely with our legal team on substantive legal research and regulatory projects. The Legal Summer Associate will support the Cubs legal team in day-to-day matters, assist in contract and agreement administration, perform legal research and gain hands-on exposure in an in-house legal environment. - The duration of this position is approximately 12 weeks, beginning in mid-May working through early August 2026. - The Legal Summer Associate will be expected to work on-site at the Chicago Cubs Front Office 40 hours/week.

Requirements

Meet current class standing of 1L or above at a top-tier ABA accredited law school
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Experience with corporate recordkeeping and legal requirements
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word (including legal formatting), Excel, PowerPoint), Visio and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects (ranging from the routine to the complex), deadlines and initiatives with minimal supervision
Must be able to work non-traditional hours including nights and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated self-starter with leadership aptitude

Responsibilities

Under supervision of counsel, review, edit and draft a variety of contracts used in business transactions
Assist counsel with case analysis, drafting letters and preparing legal files and documents
Assist counsel with issues relating to litigation, including legal research, document production, and writing memoranda
Assist with analysis of request data and system review for potential improvements
Assist with creation of templates for contracts
Research legal issues in the development of policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws
Identify and escalate complex issues, current and potential, to attorney for direction and/or handling
Research recent industry developments and draft memoranda
Gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of in-house legal work
Support General Counsel and in-house counsel in corporate management, special projects, litigation, HR and IP related matters