Legal Counsel

Castore; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear brand is seeking a qualified solicitor to assist with legal and compliance matters globally. The role involves drafting commercial agreements and providing advice on various legal topics. Ideal candidates will have post-qualification experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Modern office space

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience, preferably in‑house.
• Intelligence and flexibility to manage diverse matters.
• Comfortable with risk, providing pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, lead and review a broad spectrum of commercial agreements.
• Provide advice on a wide range of legal topics.
• Advise on compliance topics including competition law and data protection.
• Help manage and protect IP portfolio.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Knowledge of legal operations

Ability to forge effective relationships

Education

Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass‑market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

To assist the business with all aspects of legal and compliance matters affecting the Castore Group globally as well as assistance to Castores General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, lead and review a broad spectrum of commercial agreements including sports marketing and partnership contracts, sales agreements, ambassador and influencer agreements, supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, IT agreements, marketing agreements, licensing agreements, agency and distribution agreements as well as general terms and conditions.
• Provide advice on a wide range of legal topics including issues and opportunities relating to the above as well as employment law, intellectual property, consumer issues and real estate matters.
• Advise the business on compliance related topics including competition law, data protection and internal codes and policies.
• Deal with dispute resolution and other related litigation matters.
• Help manage and protect Castores IP portfolio. Provide advice, sign off and clearance on IP related matters.
• Advise and draft relevant competition terms and conditions and provide support for marketing activations
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers and service suppliers.
• Provide relevant and topical training sessions to all staff on relevant and key legal and compliance topics.
• Report to the General Counsel
• Maintain legal precedents and internal filing requirements
• Undertake special business projects agreed with Castore General Counsel from time to time.

Key Relationships

• Co‑Founders, Board/Exec/Senior Leadership Team, Sports Marketing, Marketing, Wholesale, Retail, e‑Commerce, Finance, Operations, HR, Product Development, Supply Chain, Customer Services.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales. Other qualification jurisdictions considered.
• Post qualification experience (preferably some gained in‑house).
• Excellent drafting skills and business acumen. Highly commercially aware.
• Intelligence and flexibility to manage a diverse range of matters and the ability to prioritise a complex workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable with risk ability to give pragmatic advice based on a risk based approach.
• Ability to forge effective relationships.
• Passion for sport.
• #betterneverstops mentality.
• Knowledge of legal operations, legal technology and legal design.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Modern city centre offices in Manchester
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff discount