Stadium, Arena & Project Finance Associate Attorney – New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Stadium, Arena & Project Finance Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized global finance firm’s New York office.

This is a standout opportunity for a mid-level attorney with 3–6 years of experience in sports finance, project finance, structured finance, or infrastructure finance to work on high-profile stadium, arena, and project finance transactionsfrom inception through closing.

The attorney will have the opportunity to:

• Draft and negotiate sophisticated transaction documents

• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with specialist teams

• Manage complex closings

• Work directly with leading financial institutions and professional sports franchises

• Advise on some of the most high-profile sports and infrastructure financings in the U.S. and internationally

The firm’s Global Finance Group has represented major professional sports franchises including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Rams, Real Madrid, and Everton FC, and has worked on financings involving iconic venues such as Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Climate Pledge Arena, UBS Arena, Rogers Place, and MSG Sphere.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills and must be admitted to practice in New York. Experience with stadium or arena financings is a significant plus.

Salary: $260,000–$390,000

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance attorney who wants to work at the intersection of complex finance, major infrastructure, and professional sports.