Sports Disputes Partner

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in London seeks an experienced Sports Lawyer to spearhead their sports law department. This pivotal role requires extensive knowledge in sports law, the capability to generate business, and strong networking skills. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to join as a salaried partner, fostering an ambitious yet down-to-earth culture.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary dependent on experience

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive and open collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Sports Lawyer from a reputable city firm.
• Strong ability to promote and generate work.
• Client following is essential for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sports law department and build a team of associates.
• Handle various legal matters including disputes and arbitration.
• Support the development of junior fee earners in the team.

Skills

Sports Law

Contract Negotiations

Regulatory Compliance

Networking

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Equivalent

Job description

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We are exclusively instructed by an elite law firm based in Central London, looking to bring in key partners to continue to grow its presence in London.

Our client is a leading boutique practice provides specialist advice to corporations and individuals. The firm is recognised across prestigious legal directories, acting for global corporations, UHNWI/HNWIs, and acting on high-value, multi-million-pound claims before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

The firm is looking for a Sports lawyer to lead the department and build a team of Associates, handling a variety of matters including advising on contract negotiations, disputes, regulatory compliance, disciplinary proceedings and arbitration.

This opportunity is open to Senior Associates / Legal Directors, to take a step up and join the firm as a salaried partner. You should therefore have extensive knowledge and strong experience in sport and football and in particular the legal issues involved, as well as strong networking skills and ability to generate leads. A client following is essential for this opportunity.

Culturally, whilst an ambitious and professional team, the partners are very down to earth, offering the ability to work from the firm's offices, or remotely.

The Candidate

• Sports Lawyer with extensive experience gained form a reputable city firm
• Ability to promote and generate work
• Contribute to the overall firm strategy of growth
• Support the development of junior fee earners in the team
• Collaborate with other partners and fee earners in the wider firm

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent basic salary dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Supportive and open collaborative culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.