Senior Legal Counsel - Sports Sector - Commercial/Sponsorship/Branding/Marketing

J Matthews Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in the sports sector is seeking a Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel. This pivotal role involves working on sponsorship, marketing, and branding contracts, offering autonomy and career progression. Experience in the sports sector is essential, with potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the sports sector.
• Qualified lawyer; PQE levels accepted.
• Autonomy in managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of commercial matters.
• Handle contracts related to sponsorship and branding.
• Report directly to the General Counsel.

Skills

Experience in sports sector

Commercial law expertise

Contract negotiation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel - sports sector - Commercial/Sponsorship/Marketing/Branding focus

Do you want to work for a household global brand name in the sports sector?

Client

You will be working for one of the world's most instantly recognisable and globally iconic brand name organisations.

Role

You will undertake an extremely diverse and broad role, working principally on a wide range of commercial matters and contracts in relation to sponsorship, branding and marketing.

You will report directly into the General Counsel and you will be given large amounts of autonomy to run with your own caseload 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 competitive remuneration package.

You will be able to undertake elements of remote/home working in this hybrid role.

You

You will have prior experience in the sports sector. This role is open to exact prior PQE levels. You will be a qualified Lawyer. Prior in-house experience is not a pre-requisite for this position.

Please note that we will respond to your application directly should we wish to discuss this opportunity further with you. By replying to or applying for this role you acknowledge that due to the volume of applications anticipated to be received not all applications can be replied to.