Senior Sports Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Sports Transactional Attorney for its New York 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 ticketing agreements.
• Facilitate 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

• Bar admission in the state of residence.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

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

Although more commonly thought of as a Washington, DC, firm, this New York office has many of the same practice areas. As this firm continues to grow its New York office, this is a tremendous opportunity for associates to get in on the ground floor in terms of shaping the character of the office. We like the litigation work that is being done in this office, as it has a decidedly corporate bent, with an emphasis on securities litigations. A down-to-earth group of attorneys, this office should emerge as a practice unto itself over time.