Sports & Stadium Finance Attorney, Associate or Counsel

Sports & Stadium Finance Attorney | Associate, Senior Associate or CounselPremier National Law Firm | Debt Finance & Capital Markets📍 Locations: New York, NY | Boston, MAThe OpportunityOculus Legal Search is representing a prestigious national law firm seeking experienced Debt Finance Attorneys to join a sophisticated and growing practice focused on professional sports, stadium development, and complex commercial financing.The practice represents leading financial institutions, institutional investors, and private credit providers in high-value financing transactions involving professional sports franchises, leagues, major entertainment facilities, and corporate borrowers.Prior sports finance experience is not required. Attorneys with strong cash flow lending, leveraged finance, or acquisition finance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise lenders on financing transactions involving professional sports teams, leagues, stadiums, and arenas.Structure, negotiate, and document complex cash flow and acquisition financing arrangements.Work on senior secured loans, mezzanine financing, private credit transactions, and other sophisticated debt structures.Support financings involving media revenues, commercial assets, and major infrastructure projects.Manage transaction execution, coordinate closings, and collaborate directly with partners and institutional clients.Ideal QualificationsSignificant experience in debt finance, leveraged lending, cash flow financing, or acquisition finance.Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and deal-management skills.Experience representing banks, private credit funds, or institutional lenders preferred.Background with a national law firm, Am Law firm, or sophisticated boutique practice.Excellent academic credentials and strong client communication skills.Familiarity with responsible use of AI-enabled legal technology.U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship.Sports industry experience is a plus, but not required.Career Growth & FlexibilityThis opportunity accommodates attorneys with different long-term career goals:Partnership Track: Opportunities for attorneys interested in pursuing equity partnership and developing institutional client relationships.Senior Transactional Track: Opportunities for experienced attorneys who prefer to focus on sophisticated legal work and client service without pursuing partnership.The firm offers a collaborative environment, direct partner engagement, and meaningful responsibility on complex transactions.Work ArrangementAdditional Benefits: Bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.Office Expectations: Generally four days per week in-office, with potential flexibility based on individual circumstances.Interested in Learning More?If you're an experienced Debt Finance, Leveraged Finance, or Acquisition Finance attorney interested in expanding into the professional sports industry, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.Oculus Legal Search partners with leading national and boutique law firms to connect attorneys with opportunities aligned with their experience and career goals.📩 Apply or connect with Oculus Legal Search to discuss this opportunity confidentially.