Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Csm

Csm London, United Kingdom

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 4 days ago

Full time

Description

Wasserman is forever committed to serving our clients, colleagues and community with exceptional insight, influence and creativity, while making a positive and lasting impact. We support our employees' professional aspirations, with a rich internal culture where curiosity is rewarded. We offer our people multiple learning and development programs throughout the world. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you'll love life at Wasserman.

Join our team today

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe Legal team supports every area of our business and there's a huge variety of work in meeting the changing needs of a sports and entertainment agency. Wasserman is involved in sponsorships and activations, strategic and commercial consultancy, event creation and delivery, rights sales and acquisitions, talent representation, music, digital and social media, PR and communications, hospitality and live experiences.You'll be based in our London office (in Victoria, with flexi home working) and will handle your own workload, as well as assisting other members of the wider Legal team. The team in London focus on Wasserman's interests in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and the role is at the forefront of supporting the business, with a proven track record for growth and development. You'll progress to become a key business partner and "go to" point of contact for stakeholders within the business, predominantly focussed on our Brands, Live, Rights Sales and Hospitality businesses across a full range of sports and entertainment clients and projects.Key responsibilities include:

Providing proactive and commercial legal advice and assistance, predominantly focussed on our Brands, Live, Rights Sales and Hospitality business in EMEA & APAC.
Drafting and negotiating the full suite of commercial contracts required by a full-service sports and entertainment agency (including agreements with our wide range of clients and suppliers, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, talent, appearances, rights brokering, event staging and delivery).
Advising on a range of matters relating to the running, hosting and/or promotion of events, including ticketing matters, event terms and conditions and supplier agreements.
Providing pragmatic and clear advice and support in relation to the implementation of, and ongoing compliance with, applicable legislation and guidelines.
Responsibilities for other legal duties consistent with the role (maintaining/updating template documents, effecting best-in-class legal processes, managing external counsel appropriately, and delivering knowhow/training across the business).

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEEDMandatory:

Fully qualified solicitor holding a current practicing certificate.
A minimum of 2-3+ PQE, with a focus on commercial law and contracts*.
First-rate communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Useful but not mandatory:

Experience of the sports and entertainment sector and/or an in-house legal department.
Knowledge beyond commercial law (particularly data protection, or otherwise in areas such as dispute resolution, corporate or employment).
Trained and qualified in private practice.

About You:

Enthusiastic with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
High professional standards of operation and service.
Disciplined, hard-working and committed.
Thrives under pressure, with the ability to prioritise effectively in order meet tight deadlines.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Team player with a collaborative working style but a strong decision maker when required.
Great negotiation skills with the ability to achieve the best outcomes for Wasserman whilst maintaining good relationships.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex topics and concepts to a diverse audience.
An interest in sport, entertainment and marketing.

*individuals with greater or less PQE than stated, who possess relevant skills and experience for this role will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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Description

Providing proactive and commercial legal advice and assistance, predominantly focussed on our Brands, Live, Rights Sales and Hospitality business in EMEA & APAC.

Drafting and negotiating the full suite of commercial contracts required by a full-service sports and entertainment agency (including agreements with our wide range of clients and suppliers, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, talent, appearances, rights brokering, event staging and delivery).

Advising on a range of matters relating to the running, hosting and/or promotion of events, including ticketing matters, event terms and conditions and supplier agreements.

Providing pragmatic and clear advice and support in relation to the implementation of, and ongoing compliance with, applicable legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities for other legal duties consistent with the role (maintaining/updating template documents, effecting best-in-class legal processes, managing external counsel appropriately, and delivering knowhow/training across the business).

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEEDMandatory:

Fully qualified solicitor holding a current practicing certificate.

A minimum of 2-3+ PQE, with a focus on commercial law and contracts*.

First-rate communication and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Useful but not mandatory:

Experience of the sports and entertainment sector and/or an in-house legal department.

Knowledge beyond commercial law (particularly data protection, or otherwise in areas such as dispute resolution, corporate or employment).

Trained and qualified in private practice.

About You:

Enthusiastic with a strong 'can-do' attitude.

High professional standards of operation and service.

Disciplined, hard-working and committed.

Thrives under pressure, with the ability to prioritise effectively in order meet tight deadlines.

Strong commercial awareness and understanding.

Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Team player with a collaborative working style but a strong decision maker when required.

Great negotiation skills with the ability to achieve the best outcomes for Wasserman whilst maintaining good relationships.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex topics and concepts to a diverse audience.

An interest in sport, entertainment and marketing.

*individuals with greater or less PQE than stated, who possess relevant skills and experience for this role will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

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