Legal Counsel- Sports
London
£85,000 p/a

I am currently working with a well-known sports organisation based in London who are looking to hire a Legal Counsel. As part of the role, you will be required to work from their office 3 days a week. This is an amazing opportunity for an England and Wales Qualified Lawyers, either already working in sports, or wishing to work in a large sporting organisation.

The successful candidate will be:

• 2-5 PQE England and Wales Qualified Lawyer
• Knowledgeable and have experience of commercial law (commercial contracts), corporate law, IP, and GDPR/Data Protection law
• Able to think on their feet and act proactively
• A team player with managerial experience a plus

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Drafting, amending, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising key stakeholders on all legal matters
• Working closely with other members of the team on company projects
• Managing and working with all external counsels that are employed by the company
• Advising the business on legal change and managing implantation to ensure legal compliance

If you are a Legal Counsel interested in joining a fast-paced, inclusive sports organisation with a collegiate culture, then please apply or get in touch with me at Elliott.kaye@markssattin.com so we can have a chat!