Sports Associate - Media, Entertainment and Sports Practice

About the role

Greenberg Traurig LLP's London office, a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 lawyers, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Junior to Mid-Level associate to join its market-leading media, entertainment and sports practice. The role sits closely with the firm's global network and suits someone who is commercially minded, takes initiative and enjoys business development.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients in the media, entertainment and sports sector on commercial transactions such as sponsorship agreements, licensing arrangements, joint ventures and other complex contracts.
• Draft bespoke commercial contracts and act for clients in negotiating and concluding them.
• Work alongside advisory, transactional and disputes colleagues on matters with a crossover.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and deliver pragmatic, strategic advice.
• Manage client work to a timely finish, keeping clients informed on progress and costs.
• Take part in self-motivated business development with the wider team.
• Stay up to date with legal developments and contribute to thought leadership.
• Assist in the professional development of more junior team members.

Required profile

• Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales, or qualified overseas with London market experience.
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.
• Commercial contracts experience is essential, ideally in a city, national, regional or US law firm or in-house practice, preferably in the media, entertainment and sports sector.
• Ability to understand complex legal principles, negotiate and work under pressure while managing several workstreams to tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Superior drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with colleagues across the London office and internationally.