London Media, Sports & Rights Associate

CMS CMNO LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

CMS CMNO LLP in London is seeking a high-calibre Associate to join the Media, Sports & Entertainment team within Technology, Media, IP and Competition practice. You will handle media rights sales mandates and support senior lawyers across a range of sports and media matters, collaborating with international offices to deliver high-profile, commercially significant work.

We value intellectual rigour, strong drafting and client service, and welcome candidates with 2–4 years PQE who are

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in media, sports or entertainment law.
• Interest in developing subject matter expertise in media rights.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on media rights sale mandates for a leading sports/entertainment client.
• Support senior lawyers across IP, data protection and disputes.
• Collaborate with international offices and cross-practice teams.
• Develop client relationships and grow the practice exposure.

Skills

Media & entertainment law

Client relationship management

Drafting and negotiating

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Tools

AI tools

Job description

CMS CMNO LLP in London is seeking a high-calibre Associate to join the Media, Sports & Entertainment team within Technology, Media, IP and Competition practice. You will handle media rights sales mandates and support senior lawyers across a range of sports and media matters, collaborating with international offices to deliver high-profile, commercially significant work.

We value intellectual rigour, strong drafting and client service, and welcome candidates with 2–4 years PQE who are