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Associate Counsel, Events
Apply locations London - Chiswick Park time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR25358
Who We Are:
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
What You'll Do:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Working on all legal aspects of delivery of some major sports and non-sports events, including supplier agreements, venue agreements and sponsorship opportunities, which again requires close interaction with the business team on those projects.
* Supporting our specialist litigation, compliance, corporate, employment and brand/IP lawyers on matters that arise in connection with the properties allocated to the successful candidate.
* Contributing to a vibrant Legal team as part of a globally renowned, dynamic, market leading company.
Key Results Areas
* The role will comprise events work on a range of sports and non-sports properties.
You Have These:
* Fully qualified Solicitor
* 3 years plus PQE
* Experience of drafting general commercial contracts
* Worked in a commercial environment
* Training in top tier legal practice/in-house environment
* The ability to assimilate and understand salient points of commercial opportunities with both speed and accuracy
* Excellent written and spoken English with a meticulous attention to detail
* Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead
* Able to work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
* Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels both internally and externally
* Team orientated and focused
* Ability to develop rapport with immediate and wider colleagues
* Disciplined, hard-working and committed
* An enthusiasm for and interest in live events, both sporting and non-sporting
We'd Also Love If You Have These:
* Experience of providing legal support to large scale events
* Experience of working with high level executives in own and client/customer organisations
* Has an interest in live events
Working Conditions:
Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
London Chiswick Park
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Please Note e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc
* Occasional travel to other offices in London will be required
* Occasionally there will be late calls to facilitate meetings and briefings with the wider global legal team
* You may also be required to work some unsociable hours to meet business deadlines.
About Us
IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
Diversity Statement for Endeavor
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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