Corporate Counsel Academic Internship: Fall 2026 at CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal research, Corporate law, Interpersonal skills, Communication, Relationship building, Decision making, Project management, Workflow organization, Time management, Analytical thinking, Problem solving

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Description Corporate Counsel Academic Internship: Fall 2026 (Intern-Unpaid) Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides. Job Description: Circuit of the Americas is the ultimate destination for racing and entertainment. Home to Formula 1, MotoGP, Germania Insurance Amphitheater, COTA Karting & soon to be home to COTALAND, Austin's premier amusement park. COTA is seeking a Texas Law student for a 150-hour term-time internship. This is an unpaid internship for the Texas Law’s Corporate Counsel Internship program. Interns may begin their internship as early as Monday, August 24, 2026, and must complete their hours by December 4, 2026. During the internship, students will gain exposure to multiple practice areas relevant to the role of in-house counsel at a motorsports and entertainment venue. Interns will work closely with experienced attorneys throughout the term and have a designated supervisor. Eligible applicants must be enrolled as a 2L, 3L or LLM student during the relevant internship semester. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships. Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve bottom line performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation. Ability to make tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization. Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly. Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow. Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization. Required Qualifications: Law Student Physical Demand & Work Environments: Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull. Ability to stand/walk for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events. Salary commensurate with experience. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

The intern will gain exposure to various practice areas relevant to in-house counsel at a motorsports and entertainment venue. They will work closely with experienced attorneys to support legal operations and project management throughout the term.