Legal Counsel (Commercial) - Sports in City of London

Job description

We're working with a globally recognised name in the sports space one that sits at the intersection of live events, innovation, and high-performance entertainment to hire a Commercial Lawyer (1.5–3 years PQE) into their Legal Team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business that delivers world-class sporting events watched by millions, and to work on high-profile matters across hospitality, sponsorships and licensing to name a few.

The Role

You’ll be involved in drafting and negotiating:

• Sponsorship agreements
• Hospitality and event access deals
• Licensing arrangements for merchandise and IP
• Trackside activation and media rights agreements
• Strategic partnership, consultant and ambassador agreements
• NDAs, MOUs, and ancillary contracts for race discussions and venue activations

You’ll also support internal stakeholders across marketing, commercial, digital, procurement, and data protection functions, acting as a trusted legal advisor across the business.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 1.5–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally from a top City, US or West End firm, or a well-regarded in-house legal team
• Is experienced in a wide range of commercial contracts, ideally with some sports, sponsorship, or IP exposure
• Is commercially minded and confident navigating fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Has strong technical grounding in English law, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative legal team that works at the heart of a global organisation

What You Get

• Competitive salary plus bonus and other benefits
• Opportunity to work for a global brand
• Excellent training and development from the best lawyers in the city

If you're a commercially focused lawyer looking to blend your legal expertise with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you.

Click “Apply” or reach out directly to Luke Masih at tluke.masih@thesjp.co.uk for a confidential chat.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2025

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