Sports Associate

Greenberg Traurig; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig LLP in London seeks an experienced Junior to Mid-Level associate to join our market-leading media, entertainment and sports team. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions for rights-holders, broadcasters and agencies, often with an international element, and work closely with colleagues across the firm's global network.

The role offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for business development, client management and professional

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial contracts is essential.
• Experience in media/entertainment/sports sector preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in the media, entertainment and sports sector on a range of commercial transactions.
• Draft bespoke commercial contracts and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with advisory, transactional and disputes colleagues on cross-functional matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and provide strategic advice.
• Manage all client work to ensure timely progression and cost transparency.
• Demonstrate excellent client service and professional conduct.
• Participate in business development within the team.
• Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to thought leadership.
• Mentor more junior team members as needed.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Client relations

Business development

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales)

2:1 degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Business:Greenberg Traurig LLP is now a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 high-calibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues. Core practices include Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by our wide-ranging experience in complementary areas such as Tax, Regulatory, Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure, Employment, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Data Protection.Reflective of London’s multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, industrials, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications, as well as financial sponsors and private capital.Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025.In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT.The Role:We have a market-leading media, entertainment and sports practice across the globe, acting for a variety of rights-holders, broadcasters, agencies and athletes/celebrities across our global network. We are seeking to bolster our team in London closely connected with the firm’s global network.Accordingly, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Junior to Mid-Level associate to join our growing market-leading media, entertainment and sports global team, based in London. The successful candidate will manage a broad practice of advisory and transactional matters, often with an international element.The role will suit someone who is ambitious, commercially minded, able to take initiative and who enjoys business development, looking to move to a collaborative, lean and energetic team.In return, we can offer a friendly and welcoming environment which is entrepreneurial, supportive and dynamic, together with a varied mix of interesting and challenging work.The Role & Responsibilities:Advise clients in the media, entertainment and sports sector on a range of commercial transactions, including sponsorship agreements, licensing arrangements, joint ventures and other complex commercial contracts.Drafting bespoke commercial contracts and acting for clients in negotiating and concluding those contracts.Work alongside our other advisory, transactional and disputes colleagues on matters where there is a crossoverDevelop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic adviceManage all client work allocated, ensuring that it is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept apprised on progress and costs, and provide consistently excellent client serviceDemonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business.Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly mannerParticipate in self-motivated business development and business development with the wider teamKeep up to date with legal developments and contribute to thought leadership within the teamSupervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.Experience, Skills and personal attributes:Experience of commercial contracts is essential, ideally in a city, national or large regional or US law firm with a recognised practice in the field, or perhaps in a suitable practice focused in-house positionIdeally the commercial contracts experience will be for clients in the Media, Entertainment and Sports sectorAbility to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordinglySuperior drafting skills, analytical skills and negotiation skillsA high level of oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to quickly establish relationships at all levelsDemonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunitiesA commercial acumen and pragmatic outlookAbility to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a role model for the teamExcellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressureDemonstrate the ability to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlinesMust be able to work autonomouslyExcellent prioritisation and time management skillsFlexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environmentA team player, must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the London office and internationallyDemonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent, sound judgementQualifications:Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England & Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market.Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.