Sports Solicitor

Weightmans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Solicitor with 0-3 PQE to join their Sports Team. The role involves assisting in the defence of high-value claims for sports governing bodies and clubs. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury claims and a genuine interest in sports. This position offers an opportunity to work within a prominent team in a recognized employer within the legal sector.

Benefits

Award-winning organisation

Voted a top employer

Qualifications

• Experience of assisting with EL/PL personal injury claims is essential.
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload is desirable.
• A genuine interest in sport and sports-related claims.
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with significant disclosure and document reviews including e-Discovery.
• Prepare witness statements and undertake legal and factual research.
• Draft instructions to Counsel and experts.
• Prepare reports to clients and attend court hearings.
• Respond to client inquiries promptly and accurately.

Skills

Experience of assisting with EL/PL personal injury claims

Good written and other communication skills

Good attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Proficient IT skills

Time management and organisation skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to strict deadlines

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Job description

About your new role

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor with 0-3 PQE to join our dedicated Sports Team in London.

Working in a dedicated Sports Team, you will assist Partners and Principal Associates in the defence of a wide range of claims, often high value and high profile, on behalf of sports’ governing bodies, competitors, sports clubs, and their insurers. Tasks will include assisting with significant disclosure and document reviews including e‑Discovery, preparing witness statements, undertaking legal and factual research, drafting instructions to Counsel and experts, preparing reports to clients, preparing for and attending court hearings, attending client meetings and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.

The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Solicitor you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:

• Experience of assisting with EL/PL personal injury claims is essential;
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload is desirable;
• A genuine interest in sport and sports related claims;
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules;
• Good written and other communication skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good time management and organisation skills;
• Proficient IT skills;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to strict deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and on your own initiative.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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