Sports Transactional Associate

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Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Sports Practice Group in San Francisco. This role is ideal for a transactional attorney with 4–6 years of experience who is passionate about the sports and entertainment industries. The position focuses on commercial transactions such as naming rights, sponsorships, licensing, and venue development agreements. It offers the opportunity to work closely with high-profile clients across professional leagues, media companies, entertainers, and athletes. Candidates with experience in real estate, intellectual property, or general corporate transactions may also be considered if they demonstrate strong deal execution capabilities.

Location

• San Francisco, California

Duties

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements within the sports and entertainment sectors

• Handle contracts such as naming rights, sponsorship, service, promotional, and licensing agreements

• Support transactions involving venue development, media rights, athlete and entertainer endorsements, and operational agreements

• Collaborate with partners and legal teams across offices to serve sports industry clients

• Provide legal advice to a range of stakeholders including sports leagues, teams, venues, entertainers, and media companies

• Potential to assist on matters related to real estate, IP, and general corporate law

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of transactional legal experience

• Demonstrated experience with sports and entertainment industry agreements (preferred)

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills

• Ability to manage complex transactions from start to finish

• Experience in related transactional areas such as real estate or corporate law is beneficial

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills

• Expertise in commercial contract negotiation

• Understanding of sports and entertainment legal frameworks

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strategic problem-solving and client management

Benefits

• Bonus structure includes:

• • Hours-based productivity bonuses

  • Business development and client expansion bonuses

  • Merit-based performance bonuses ($10,000–$200,000+)

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Equal opportunity employment practices

• Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories per the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306