Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a global sport and entertainment network seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. In this pivotal role, you will join a dynamic legal team and contribute to the growth of an ambitious media network. Your responsibilities will include negotiating high-value commercial agreements and providing strategic legal advice. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work with a diverse group of professionals in a fast-paced environment. If you are a qualified lawyer with a passion for sports and media, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and innovation, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial law and sports sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to draft complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate major commercial agreements and sports rights acquisition.
• Provide strategic legal advice and assist with litigation issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial law expertise

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Pragmatic problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

5-8 years PQE

Job description

Our client, a global sport and entertainment network, is looking to secure a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a broader global legal team, contributing significantly to the growth and success of an ambitious media network. This role is based in Central London with hybrid work arrangements on offer.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating and advising on major commercial agreements such as sponsorship agreements and hosting / staging agreements.
• Leading and negotiating high-value and significant sports rights acquisition agreements with major rights holders and partners.
• Negotiating and drafting documents relating to original content production such as talent contracts and production agreements.
• Advise on tenders, offer documents, sales documents, and post-contract discussions.
• Providing strategic legal advice with respect to bid strategy and commercial strategies.
• Assisting with litigation and contentious issues as they arise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across different Group business functions.
• Remaining up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments in sports coverage and the industry.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified lawyer with ideally 5 – 8 years’ PQE, ideally trained at an international law firm, with in-house experience (could be gained through a secondment).
• Proven experience negotiating and advising on complex high-value commercial agreements in the sports, media or entertainment sector.
• Good understanding of the digital media landscape and evolving trends in content exploitation and distribution.
• Excellent technical legal ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to find pragmatic commercial solutions to complex legal and commercial issues.
• Articulate and capable of explaining complex legal and commercial points in simple language.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum

Job Reference: 6TPBA9-8DEAFFFE

Date posted: 14 February 2025

Consultant: Julia Khong

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.