Senior Sports Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Sports Transactional Attorney for its San Francisco office. The role involves handling commercial transactions in the sports and entertainment industries, with opportunities to work in related fields such as real estate, intellectual property, and corporate law.

Duties

• Negotiate and draft sponsorship and naming rights agreements.
• Manage multi-media and procurement agreements.
• Handle franchise acquisition and disposition agreements.
• Oversee venue development and operations agreements.
• Coordinate advertising, promotional, and merchandising agreements.
• Facilitate suite, club, and premium seating licensing.
• Negotiate concessionaire and food and beverage agreements.
• Draft team and venue license agreements.
• Engage in joint venture and media rights agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in sports-related transactions.
• Substantial direct law firm experience preferred.
• Membership in good standing with the bar of the state of residence.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the state of practice.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Profit-sharing and generous paid time off.
• Flexible reimbursement account for personal well-being expenses.

With a strong commitment to pro bono work, diversity, and community involvement, this firm is dedicated to provide outstanding legal service domestically and internationally. Their legal professionals manage a variety of complex matters including health care, litigation, construction, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, tax, OSHA, ERIDA, finance, and government contractor services. This firms San Francisco office is looking to attract highly efficient and effective legal experts.