Legal Counsel

Legal CounselLocation: Central LondonContract Type: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: Competitive

Join a leading organisation within the leisure, sports, and events sector, operating across a diverse portfolio that includes hospitality, leisure venues, and live events. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Legal Counsel to work alongside senior leadership, providing legal support across a wide-ranging remit including commercial and media contracts, compliance, and contract management.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, focusing on media rights, distribution, licensing, and technical matters.
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• Provide legal management and support for a range of retail and online betting partner relationships in the UK and internationally.
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• Offer legal support to business stakeholders on a broad range of matters including real estate, NDAs, sponsorship, and service agreements.
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• Support operational venues with negotiating and drafting contracting requirements related to events, sponsorship, venue hire, brandpartnerships, marketing, licensing, and more.
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• Assist with legal matters affecting the wider group and its subsidiaries, including managing external legal counsel where required.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Qualified lawyer with 4-5 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience), ideally with experience in commercial, media, or technology law, either in private practice or in-house, and preferably both.
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• Experience in media rights licensing would be advantageous.
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• Strong technical legal drafting skills with clear and concise communication.
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• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving ability.
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• Able to work autonomously, take initiative, and manage workload effectively.
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• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
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Benefits:

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• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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• Life assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program,
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• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
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• Access to a wide range of leisure and hospitality benefits, including event access and venue discounts.
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Apply Now:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV along with a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and motivations.