Legal Counsel (Commercial) - Sports

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.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 7/9/2025