Senior Coordinator, Sporting Affairs

MLS Soccer league; Lloyd's Corners (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

wellness reimbursement

Holiday and PTO

Job summary

Major League Soccer is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Sporting Affairs in the United States to support legal, compliance, and financial reporting within the Sporting Affairs function. You will assist in player transactions, roster and salary budgets, and league rule administration.

The role requires 2–4 years in a corporate paralegal or compliance track, with strong research and writing skills and knowledge of MLS rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years in corporate paralegal, financial reporting or compliance role within law firm, sports org, or business.
• Deep knowledge and interest in Major League Soccer, its clubs, players, and rules.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support sporting-related processes, including player transactions and roster/salary budgets.
• Coordinate sporting administration and compliance (immigration, registrations, payments).
• Maintain database of transaction agreements.
• Track intra-league exchange and allocation money usage.
• Update budget reflections for midseason acquisitions on pro-rata basis.
• Assist compliance investigations and enforcement; disputes with international bodies as needed.
• Liaise with MLS Clubs, League Office, and broader soccer landscape.
• Support interpreting and administering League Rules; assist in MLS events.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Project management

Research and writing

Discretion with confidential info

Flexibility

FIFA regulations knowledge

Spanish/French preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Senior Coordinator, Sporting Affairs, is responsible for supporting the legal, compliance, and financial reporting functional area of Sporting Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Support sporting-related processes, including player transactions and MLS Club roster and salary budget management
• Coordinate sporting administration and compliance processes (e.g., immigration, player registrations, sporting-related payments)
• Maintain and update database of transaction agreements
• Track, reconcile and audit intra-league exchange and utilization of Club allocation money
• Update Club salary budgets to reflect all financial facets of midseason acquisitions on a pro-rated basis
• Support compliance investigations and enforcement efforts
• Assist in both intra-League dispute resolution and League involvement in sporting-related disputes before international bodies (e.g., FIFA Football Tribunal)
• Liaise with League stakeholders, including within the League Office, with MLS Clubs, and across the broader soccer landscape
• Support interpreting and administering League Rules
• Assist in preparing for and executing MLS events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, financial reporting analyst, or similar compliance role within a law firm, sports organization, or business
• Deep knowledge and interest in Major League Soccer, its Clubs, players, and rules
• Detail-oriented, possessing exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong research and writing skills
• Outstanding computer skills focusing on Excel but also Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong Commitment to exercising good judgment and to handling confidential information with discretion

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of FIFA regulations and practice
• Fluency in Spanish and/or French preferred

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $66,500 – 70,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

• We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent.
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance.
• We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

Major League Soccer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Major League Soccer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process, as well as during employment. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact Human Resources to request assistance.

Join our team and help support the growth and success of Major League Soccer.