Sports M&A Associate — Elite Corporate Transactions in NYC

Pure Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Search in New York, NY, invites a Mid-Level Corporate Associate (Sports Law) to join a nationally ranked practice.

The role blends M&A and general corporate matters with financing work, supporting professional teams, leagues, owners, and investors in sports transactions. With 4–5 years’ experience, you’ll carry real responsibility from day one across both corporate and sports deals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of corporate transactional experience at a recognised law firm.
• Substantial M&A experience with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Comfort working across financing transactions alongside core corporate work.
• Strong analytical ability and the capacity to manage multiple matters independently.
• Prior exposure to sports industry transactions or clients.
• Experience advising on cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A transactions and general corporate matters across a broad range of clients and industries
• Support financing transactions, including credit facilities and structured finance work
• Assist on transactional matters for professional sports teams, leagues, owners, and related entities
• Draft and negotiate deal documents across a range of transaction types and structures
• Manage multiple concurrent matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Financing transactions

Cross-border matters

Sports industry experience

Analytical ability

Job description

Pure Search in New York, NY, invites a Mid-Level Corporate Associate (Sports Law) to join a nationally ranked practice.

The role blends M&A and general corporate matters with financing work, supporting professional teams, leagues, owners, and investors in sports transactions. With 4–5 years’ experience, you’ll carry real responsibility from day one across both corporate and sports deals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.