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- Advising clients on commercial agreements, including sponsorship, licensing, image rights, distribution, and outsourcing contracts.
- Acting for sports organisations, governing bodies, clubs, athletes, and investors on commercial and regulatory matters.
- Providing legal support on supply chain risk, modern slavery, conflict minerals, anti-bribery, GDPR, and compliance issues.
- Drafting and negotiating technology contracts, including SaaS, outsourcing, and cloud agreements.
- Advising on intellectual property matters, including trademark registration, licensing, and assignment agreements.
- Supporting corporate transactions with commercial, IP, data protection, and technology-related advice.
- Engaging in business development and marketing initiatives to grow the firm’s sports and commercial practice.
- Supervising junior members of the team, including paralegals and trainees, where required.
- 2-6 years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in the sports, media, or entertainment sectors.
- Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of commercial regulations, including GDPR, supply chain risk, and compliance frameworks within the sports industry.
- Knowledge of intellectual property and data protection matters.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships at all levels.
- A proactive and client-focused approach, with an interest in business development and networking.
- Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree) with high attention to detail and case management skills.
- High-quality work across multiple industries, with a strong focus on technology-driven businesses.
- Diverse workload and client base.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment, offering structured training and career progression.
- Hybrid working model (typically three days in the office, two remote).
- Competitive salary (£90,000 - £110,000) plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, private medical insurance, gym membership scheme, and flexible holiday options.
