This role involves providing paralegal, compliance, and general corporate support to commercial lawyers and business teams for the NBA’s and its affiliate leagues’ business operations in Africa and the BAL’s business globally.
This
includes fan engagement, grassroots programs, basketball operations, services
provider agreements, media deals, sponsorships, and merchandising. Work will
include drafting, assisting in due diligence processes, research, and other
projects, as needed and at the direction of commercial lawyers.
The
position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will work together with NBA and
BAL legal staff across various African offices.
Major
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and actionable paralegal and
business affairs support for regional lawyers and business teams.
- Draft and review contracts for the NBA and BAL’s
businesses, in particular for fan events, grassroots programs, basketball
operations, service providers, and certain revenue deals.
- Coordinate and implement due diligence process
for prospective business partners and service providers.
- Attend to general corporate and administrative
legal matters.
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,
including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Copilot, document management software,
and other software programs.
- Strong analytical, writing, communication, and
organizational skills, as well as strong problem solving and collaborative
skills.
- Ability to perform independent project-based
work, make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision.
- Experience with contract drafting, with an
exceptional level of attention to detail.
- Experience with Compliance/due diligence and/or
contract management processes.
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle
multiple tasks, and complete tasks in a deadline-oriented
environment.
Experience
Needed
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a professional
paralegal at a top-tier multinational law firm, multi-national company, or
similar office.
Educational
Background Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
How to Apply
