Legal Counsel

Our client is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer to be at the heart of a fast-growing global business that operates at the intersection of sports, technology, and media. This business has grown organically and more recently through acquisition, which has really diversified their business offering. You will have ample opportunity to build long-lasting internal business relationships as you grow with the company. As a Legal Counsel, your role will be central to leading and supporting key strategic decisions facing the business. The role offers responsibilities spanning both commercial and corporate governance work with the opportunity to be involved with cutting-edge technology and data. The office is based in central London, with hybrid work arrangements on offer (3 days in office).

Reporting to the VP - Legal and Business Affairs, key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and advising on a range of commercial agreements including NDAs, supplier/vendor contracts, and licensing agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and advising on sports rights acquisition and distribution agreements.
• Managing external legal and business advisers, consultants, and other subject matter experts.
• Draft, curate, and continually improve the team’s legal precedents and policies.
• Assisting with implementing official legal and strategic policies on cutting-edge opportunities, risks and industry trends.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and understanding the general regulatory environment in which the Group operates globally.
• Providing assistance on corporate governance and compliance issues.
• Supporting corporate secretary efforts.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with 1 - 3 years’ PQE, ideally trained at an international law firm, or completed a reputable in-house training contract.
• Experience gained within sport, digital media, gaming or technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborative attitude with willingness to contribute to a wide range of work
• Ability to find pragmatic commercial solutions to complex legal and commercial issues.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level in an exciting fast-growing company? Apply now!

For further information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Julia.Khong@robertwalters.com

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