Sr Associate/Junior Partner Corporate Sports, Media and Entertainment

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a Senior Associate (7+ years) or Junior Partner for its Corporate/PE/M&A practice, focusing on the sports, media, and entertainment sector in New York.

Role highlights

• Lead leanly staffed deal teams on high-profile PE and M&A transactions for marquee industry clients
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level associates, ensuring smooth deal execution
• Manage complex transactions for private-equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and high-net-worth individuals
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Ideal profile

• 7+ years of substantive PE/M&A experience with demonstrated responsibility for end-to-end deal management
• Proven ability to guide and develop junior talent on transactions
• Track record of handling sophisticated matters in sports, media, or entertainment
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
• Stellar academic credentials
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in) and good standing

This position offers the opportunity to work on headline-making deals for some of the most recognized names in the industry while advancing within a highly regarded national platform.