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

The Stephen James Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the sports sector is seeking a junior Legal Counsel with 1-3 years of experience. This in-house role offers diverse responsibilities including drafting commercial contracts and advising on regulatory matters. Ideal for lawyers looking to transition into the sports industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Exposure to a wide range of legal work

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ post-qualification experience at a law firm.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Supporting day-to-day legal needs across the business.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Advisory

Job description

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

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.
• 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 variety of tasks — 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 qualification 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

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