Legal Counsel – General Commercial Lawyer (Sports) 1–3 PQE

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the sports sector is seeking a junior Legal Counsel (1–3 PQE) to join their in-house team. This role offers exposure to a variety of commercial agreements and regulatory matters, ideal for those looking to transition into the sports legal field. Competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment are on offer. Candidates with strong commercial contracts experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Exposure to a wide range of legal work

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience in a City or international law firm.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts.
• Interest in moving in-house within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (licensing, sponsorship).
• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Supporting day-to-day legal needs across the business.

Skills

Drafting commercial contracts

Negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Collaboration

Job description

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Legal Counsel – General Commercial Lawyer (Sports) 1–3 PQE, london (city of london)

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a junior lawyer looking to move in-house or transition into the sports sector?

Do you have experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts?

Interested in joining a dynamic team with a broad, hands-on legal remit?

The Client

We’re working with leading organisations in the sports sector currently seeking a Legal Counsel (1–3 PQE) to support across a range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory work. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer with strong commercial training who is considering a move in-house — especially within the sports or media space.

That said, the client is open to candidates from other practice areas who have demonstrable experience in commercial contracts.

The Role

This is a broad in-house role offering exposure to commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and general legal advisory work. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including licensing, sponsorship, streaming, and media rights agreements etc.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues as they arise.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support day-to-day legal needs.
• Getting involved in a bit of everything — this is a genuinely varied and hands-on opportunity.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a recognised City or international law firm.
• Strong commercial contracts experience or qualified into a commercial practice.
• A solid grounding in key commercial legal concepts — the client is open to candidates outside of the sports sector or those with a broader practice background, provided they’ve worked on contracts.
• A genuine interest in moving in-house and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Exposure to a wide range of legal work within a high-profile organisation

If you're a junior lawyer exploring your first in-house move, let’s chat. Apply below or email me at [emailprotected] .