Job description
London
Permanent
Posted 1 day ago
ASAP
Sports
£150000 - £200000 per annum + 20 days holiday, no bonus or benefits
2023-08-09
Responsibilities will include
- drafting, negotiating and advising on key contracts including with public authorities, commercial suppliers, strategic partners, sponsors, media rights partners, broadcasters and other international sporting federations
- leading all commercial litigation, creating strategy for board approval, executing strategy and coordinating with legal specialists where required
- advice and support on issues relating to the organisational structure, its key stakeholders and the IOC
- advice and support on issues relating to data protection, intellectual property, fundraising law and regulation, commercial litigation and property
- resolving any HR, contractor or supplier issues
- working with and creating associations of trust with key stakeholders
- support with the governance and related legal and regulatory compliance ensuring the organisation is compliant with its founding documents
Ideal background
- a UK qualified lawyer with 10-15 years+ experience
- strong background in commercial litigation and commercial contracts
- strong commercial and business approach to problem solving
- a knowledge and understanding of the sporting world including broadcasting, sponsorship and athlete issues
- written and spoken German and/or French would be a huge advantage
Terms
- This role will be five days per week office based (West London) there is no home working
- There are only 20 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
- There is no bonus component or additional benefits (except statutory pension contribution)
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in discussing further, please submit your cv and I will contact you if your background matches up with my client’s requirements.
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