Legal Counsel

TSR Legal; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel in Bristol to support a dynamic sports organisation. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice to teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with over 5 years of experience, ideally with a background in the sports or media sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

First-class working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong background in negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or media sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Drafting complex agreements

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Solutions-focused legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Legal Counsel - Cardiff

TSR Legal are currently partnering with a dynamic and high-profile sports organisation, playing a pivotal role in supporting its legal and commercial operations. This is a unique chance to work at the heart of elite sport, contributing to the legal management of major commercial projects, sponsorships, broadcasting rights, and contractual arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including sponsorship, media, merchandising, licensing, and supplier agreements.
• Providing timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across commercial, operational, and executive teams.
• Supporting contract lifecycle management and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and legal standards.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, brand protection, and digital rights.
• Assisting with the legal aspects of marketing and advertising campaigns, including compliance with consumer and competition law.
• Managing relationships with external counsel when required.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, industry trends, and best practices to ensure proactive legal risk management.
• Supporting strategic projects and initiatives across the organisation.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE, with commercial contracts experience
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ideally, experience working within or advising clients in the sports, entertainment, or media sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to legal advice.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

On offer is the opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation, that can offer a competitive salary, excellent quality of work, and first-class working environment. If you believe you have the skill set required, please contact Ryan at TSR Legal on 07554 389913 or [e-mail].