Legal Counsel - London

The Legal Counsel provides commercial legal support across a global mass participation sports business. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements and advising business teams on contract structure, legal and commercial risk, risk allocation and practical negotiation positions. It supports non-standard transactions and evolving commercial models, working with colleagues and external counsel on international and cross-border matters.

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including sponsorship and marketing agreements, licensing arrangements, strategic partnership agreements, vendor agreements, event services agreements, and venue-related contracts.
• Advise business teams on contract structure, legal and commercial risk, risk allocation and practical negotiation positions.
• Support non-standard transactions and evolving commercial models, escalating complex or material issues appropriately.
• Provide clear, practical and timely legal guidance that helps internal stakeholders achieve commercial objectives while managing legal risk.
• Work with colleagues and external counsel on international and cross-border commercial matters, including local legal requirements and enforceability issues.
• Use and help improve contract templates, playbooks and repeatable negotiation approaches to promote consistency and efficient delivery of legal support.
• Manage a varied workload in a fast-paced, global business and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and geographies.

• 3-6 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a law firm and/or an in-house commercial legal team (for UK applicants, 1-4 PQE as a guide).
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification appropriate to the jurisdiction of practice.
• Licensed or otherwise qualified to practise law in the relevant jurisdiction (U.S. or U.K., as applicable).
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify material legal and commercial issues, propose practical solutions and escalate when appropriate.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues in practical business terms.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, responsive and commercially minded approach, with an interest in working across a global and cross-functional business.
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Experience with sponsorship, marketing, licensing, partnerships, procurement, vendor, event services or venue agreements is desirable.
• Experience supporting international or cross-border matters is helpful but not essential.

• Tampa, Florida; Boulder, Colorado; London, United Kingdom

• Free entries to legendary endurance events.
• Access to an online learning platform and other training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional challenges.
• Attractive parental leave policy that goes beyond statutory requirements.
• Flexible hours and home-office options.
• Travel the globe while contributing to world-class events and international projects.

Its purpose is to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, and through its BE ICONIC vision it aims to build the most loved brands, produce the world's most inspiring events, and foster deeply engaged communities.