Senior Sports Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Sports Transactional Attorney for its Washington, DC 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

• 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.

This large DC firm is known as a place that offers a broad and sophisticated practice, while also being very family friendly. Although salaries are slightly less than competitor firms as associates become more senior, this is reflected in the lower billable hour requirement, which seems to be welcomed by associates that seem to value a more balanced work and personal life. We hear that associates are treated with respect, the culture is exceptionally diverse and progressive, and pro bono work is valued beyond mere lip service.