Legal Counsel

WHO WE ARE

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency working across media, sponsorship, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports. Our clients include some of the highest profile federations, teams, athletes and events in world sport.

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, as well as featuring in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. 

THE ROLE 

We are seeking a bright, ambitious junior lawyer to join our UK legal team. Reporting to the UK General Counsel, the successful candidate will be part of a small, supportive three-person team, take on responsibility from an early stage, and work closely with international colleagues. 

Based in central London, the role will focus on SPORTFIVE’s media rights business. The successful candidate will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, particularly media rights acquisition and sales agreements, and advise on other matters relating to SPORTFIVE’s media business. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

• UK qualified solicitor (NQ – 2 years’ PQE) 

• A genuine interest in media and sport 

• A motivated and proactive team player 

• A positive attitude, resilience and integrity 

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US 

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get... 

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period    

• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support     

• Enhanced family leave entitlements   

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme  

• Electric car scheme   

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Hybrid, flexible working model  

• A day off for moving house or getting married   

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties    

• Life assurance at x4 annual salary    

• Employee Assistance Programme   

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If your CV and cover letter match what we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch to invite you to the next stage. 

If you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.