Sports Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £60000 - £68000 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 26 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JN -062022-5664476
- Contact
- Mike Smith
- Job Title
- Associate
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Corporate Finance / M&A
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a rare opportunity for a Sports Solicitor to join a specialist team based in Leeds. Working as part of a large commercial law firm this is a unique opportunity for a Solicitor to join a growing highly regarded team.
Client Details
The client is a large Commercial law firm who offer the full range of legal services to their clients. The firm will provide excellent training and support alongside a competitive salary and great benefits. The firm advise a number of well known businesses across the UK.
Description
The Sports Solicitor will work as part of a dedicated specialist team who advise a number of well known, high profile sports clubs, players, agents and owners. The work is varied but includes Corporate Finance including governance and restructuring, Commercial including sponsorship agreements, commercial arrangements and sports regulatory issues and disputes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Partner and other fee earners in the team.
Profile
You will already be working as a Sports Solicitor or likely to be a Corporate or Commercial Solicitor with an interest in sports law. Given the structure of the team this would suit a Solicitor around 1-4 years PQE. Please note the level identified is a guide only and does not preclude those with more or less applying for the role. You will have ties to Leeds ideally.
Job Offer
Attractive base salary and great benefits