Legal Counsel (Commercial) - Sports in City of London

Job description

We’re partnering with a global organisation at the forefront of international sport and live events, currently experiencing record levels of commercial interest. They're now seeking a Legal Counsel to support their race promotion and global hosting agreements a high-profile area of the business involving major city and government partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to blend complex commercial work with global exposure and high-impact deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate international hosting and event promotion agreements
• Advise on event commercialisation, operations, insurance, guarantees, and regulatory issues
• Draft IP licences for event branding and marketing use
• Manage ongoing promoter relationships and legal queries
• Support on support-race agreements and associated legal documentation

Additional exposure includes:

• NDAs, MOUs, and early-stage territory discussions
• Legal input on sponsorship, licensing, and hospitality deals
• Supplier contracts and data protection terms
• Cross-functional commercial support and legal research

What We’re Looking For

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with training from a top-tier firm
• Commercial or corporate experience, ideally with some exposure to media, sport, or events
• Strong drafting skills and sound commercial judgement
• Proactive, organised, and confident managing workstreams
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset

The Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 4 days a week in the office (central London office)
• International scope and high-level commercial work
• Supportive, high-performing legal team

If you are open to finding out more, then click apply below or if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English