A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor to join a leading Top 100 London-based firm, recognised by the Legal 500. This role sits within a highly regarded team that advises on a broad range of commercial matters, with a particular focus on the sports, media, and entertainment sectors.The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-profile sports transactions, sponsorship agreements, image rights, and regulatory matters, alongside wider commercial work such as outsourcing, cloud, technology, and distribution agreements. You will also be involved in advisory and compliance projects, tackling supply chain risks, GDPR, and crisis management.Key Responsibilities:

Advising clients on a variety of commercial agreements, including sponsorship, licensing, image rights, distribution, and outsourcing contracts.
Acting for sports organisations, governing bodies, clubs, athletes, and investors on a range of commercial and regulatory issues.
Handling advisory projects related to supply chain risk, modern slavery, conflict minerals, anti-bribery, GDPR, and broader commercial compliance.
Leading strategic contractual negotiations and fostering long-term relationships between clients and their service providers.
Managing international commercial projects across multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on sports, media, entertainment, and technology.
Contributing to the growth of the firm’s sports and commercial practice while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Candidate Requirements:

2-6 years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in the sports, media, or entertainment sectors.
Proven experience advising on complex commercial agreements, including sponsorship, licensing, and image rights deals.
Strong understanding of commercial regulations, including GDPR, supply chain risk, and compliance frameworks within the sports industry.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all levels and work effectively in a team.
Client-focused and proactive, with a keen interest in developing a career at the intersection of sports and commercial law.

This is a rare opportunity to work with a leading team in commercial and sports law, advising top-tier clients on high-profile projects in the industry. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge commercial and regulatory issues while working alongside experienced lawyers in a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm is committed to professional development and offers a flexible and balanced approach to work-life integration.Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + bonusIf you’re looking for a rewarding role with the chance to make an impact in sports and commercial law, we’d love to hear from you.

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