Employment Legal Counsel - global sports and entertainment agency - open to sector backgrounds

J Matthews Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports and entertainment agency is seeking an Employment Legal Counsel to handle a variety of non-contentious Employment Law issues. The role provides significant autonomy and involves engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors or Lawyers with experience in Employment Law; in-house experience is a plus. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for internal career progression in a leading organization based in central London.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Opportunities for internal career progression

Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• Significant prior experience in Employment Law.
• Qualified in a Common Law jurisdiction.
• In-house experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work on non-contentious Employment Law issues.
• Autonomously manage legal matters.
• Engage with all levels of stakeholders.

Skills

Employment Law expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy in legal matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales or equivalent

Job description

Employment Legal Counsel - open to sector backgrounds

Do you want to work for a leading global sports and entertainment agency?

Client

You will be working for a household brand name organisation which has a true global footprint and appeal.

Role

You will undertake an extremely varied role, working principally on a wide range of principally non-contentious Employment focused issues and contracts.

You will be given significant amounts of autonomy to run with your own matters from the off. You will have direct exposure to all levels of stakeholders from within the business. You will have fantastic opportunities for internal career progression and development.

You will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package.

You will be able to undertake elements of remote/home working in this hybrid role. The organisation has its HQ in central London.

You

You will have significant prior experience working on a wide range of Employment Law related issues. You will be a qualified Solicitor or England and Wales or qualified as a Lawyer in another Common Law jurisdiction. Previous in-house experience would be advantageous. Prior experience of working within the sports and entertainment industry is not a pre-requisite for this position.

Please note that we will respond to your application directly should we wish to discuss this opportunity further with you. By replying or applying for this role you acknowledge that due to the volume of applications anticipated to be received not all applications can be replied to.