Senior Associate to Junior Partner — Corporate M&A (Sports)

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Junior Partner to lead complex M&A and private equity deals in sports, media and entertainment. You will advise marquee clients, supervise deal teams, draft purchase agreements and investor documents.

A top-tier JD and NY Bar admission are required with 7+ years PQE and strong leadership. This high‑impact role offers a clear leadership path within a market-leading practice, with a competitive base salary and substantial

Qualifications

• 7+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Leadership on leanly staffed deal teams.
• Strong track record in private equity and complex M&A deals.
• Familiarity with or interest in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and team management skills.
• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• Member of the New York Bar (or eligible to waive in).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise complex M&A and private equity transactions from term sheet to closing.
• Manage deal teams and mentor junior and midlevel associates.
• Negotiate and draft purchase agreements, joint ventures, and investor documents.
• Advise institutional and client, including private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals.
• Support client growth in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors.

Skills

Corporate M&A

Private equity

Team leadership

Drafting agreements

Legal drafting

New York Bar

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Junior Partner to lead complex M&A and private equity deals in sports, media and entertainment. You will advise marquee clients, supervise deal teams, draft purchase agreements and investor documents.

A top-tier JD and NY Bar admission are required with 7+ years PQE and strong leadership. This high‑impact role offers a clear leadership path within a market-leading practice, with a competitive base salary and substantial