(Senior) Legal Counsel - sports and entertainment sector - industry specific experience not required

J Matthews Legal; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Camden Town is seeking a qualified Solicitor to manage a diverse range of commercial contracts and legal issues. The position offers significant autonomy, direct exposure to stakeholders, and internal career progression. Prior in-house experience is advantageous but not required. A hybrid working model is available, allowing for remote work as well.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Opportunities for internal career progression

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Significant prior experience working on a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Ability to handle additional day-to-day legal issues.
• Qualifications as a lawyer in a Common Law jurisdiction are acceptable.
• In-house experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Deal with additional day-to-day legal issues as they arise.
• Run your own matters autonomously.

Skills

Experience with commercial contracts

Ability to deal with legal issues

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

You will undertake an extremely varied role, working principally on a wide range of commercial contracts and also dealing with additional day to day legal issues as and when they arise such as in relation to corporate work, ad hoc DP or Employment matters, etc.

You will have significant prior experience working on a wide range of commercial contracts and additional ad hoc legal issues. You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales or qualified as a Lawyer in another Common Law jurisdiction. Previous in‑house experience would be advantageous. Prior experience of working within the sports and entertainment industry is not a pre‑requisite for this position.

You will be given significant amounts of autonomy to run with your own matters from the off. You will have direct exposure to all levels of stakeholders from within the business. You will have fantastic opportunities for internal career progression and development.

You will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package.

You will be able to undertake elements of remote/home working in this hybrid role. The organisation has its HQ in central London.