Intern, Corporate Legal

The Oklahoma City Thunder is seeking a Legal Intern to join our Corporate Legal team to assist in legal and business affairs for all day-to-day activities. This role is open to students who are currently enrolled in a local Oklahoma City ABA-accredited law school.

The Fall internship program runs from August 24^th, 2026, through December 4^th, 2026. Interns will have access to professional development workshops, networking opportunities, resume reviews, and other activities designed to enrich their experience. Program perks include paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!

In this role you will:

• Assist the legal department on a broad range of legal matters for the Thunder, including commercial transactions, intellectual property, labor and employment, sweepstakes and contests, and litigation management
• Under the supervision of counsel, assist with drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating commercial agreements, including sponsorship agreements, services agreements, and other general contracts
• Perform general research on ongoing legal issues related to data privacy, copyright, employment law, state and local regulations and various other matters as needed
• Attend meetings as requested
• Assist with other general business and legal affairs projects as requested

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship
• Must be a 2L or 3L. Required courses: Contracts
• Must earn academic credit for the legal internship with the Thunder
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Additional details:

This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Legal. The work schedule requires 20-29 hours per week during office hours. The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel. This internship does not provide housing or transportation. This internship position does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion. 

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.