Sports Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious L500 law firm in London as a Sports Partner, where your expertise in Sports Law will be valued and rewarded. This thriving firm has ambitious growth plans and a strong commitment to mentorship and career progression. You'll work within a dynamic and passionate team, representing elite athletes and brands in a collegiate culture that fosters professional development. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding practice, with competitive compensation reflecting your true worth.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in Sports Law, with experience in contentious or non-contentious matters.
• Strong client management skills and ability to negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team focused on representing high-profile sports clients.
• Expand the sports practice with a focus on mentorship and career development.

Skills

Sports Law

Contract Negotiation

Client Management

Dispute Resolution

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Join a thriving L500, multi-service law firm in the heart of London that's doubled its size and tripled its turnover in just four years. With revenues soaring from £8 million to £24 million, this firm has attracted top talent from leading City and mid-town firms, boosting their headcount from 45 to over 100.

Backed by strong, diverse leadership and a robust financial foundation, the firm has ambitious plans to double again over the next five years, focusing on both headcount and profitability. As a first-generation, 25-year-old firm, they proudly maintain high staff retention, with many lawyers staying well over a decade.

This firm invests in cutting-edge technology to simplify life for its fee earners. They reward performance based on merit-no corporate red tape, just competitive compensation that reflects your true worth.

Their client roster is equally impressive. In their media and sports practice, they represent Premier League and WSL players, world boxing champions, Olympic and Commonwealth athletes, F1 drivers, top cricketers, professional golfers, major football agencies, international brands, and more.

Expect a collegiate, entrepreneurial culture where mentorship, career development, and progression are woven into the firm's ethos-evidenced by a growing cadre of homegrown senior lawyers and partners.

The role
This firm are seeking to hire a Sports Partner to join their thriving office based in the heart of the City of London.

• You will be joining an established team of three within the sports practice.
• The firm are open minded to looking at Sports lawyers either on the contentious or non-contentious side.
• As mentioned above, the department acts for Premier League and WSL players, world boxing champions, Olympic and Commonwealth athletes, F1 drivers, top cricketers, professional golfers, major football agencies, international brands, and more.
• The firm are keen to expand on their sports practice further making more investment into the department. You will work as part of a dynamic, friendly and heavy hitting team who are all very passionate about sports law.
• This role could prove to be a good opportunity for an ambitious senior associate seeking a pathway for career progression, potentially in a top-heavy team.
• You should be a Sports Lawyer with at least 7 years PQE (no limit regarding the amount of experience, and candidates from both a contentious and non-contentious background are encouraged to apply)
• Salary will be competitive and dependent on your background and experience.

This Sports Partner role is based with a prestigious and growing L500 based in the City of London. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to call for a confidential conversation.