Legal Counsel

Exposure to sports-related agreements would be advantageous. If you're commercially minded, adaptable and excited by the idea of applying your skills in a unique environment, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\n\nNegotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial agreements\nAdvising stakeholders across the business on legal and regulatory matters\nSupporting major projects, events and strategic initiatives\nProviding practical, commercially focused legal advice\nWorking on a diverse workload that extends beyond pure contracts work, including compliance and governance matters \n\nWhat We Are Looking For:\n\nQualified Solicitor in England & Wales with around 3+ years' PQE\nStrong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills\nA pragmatic, solutions-focused approach\nExperience with sports contracts would be a bonus, but isn't essential \n\nWhy Consider This Opportunity?\n\nWork in a unique sector with high-profile stakeholders\nFlexible hybrid and remote working arrangements\n25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\n5% matched pension contribution\nFree gym access\nHealthcare cash plan options and enhanced sick pay\nEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support\nExclusive discounts and offers\nTwo complimentary tickets to senior men's and women's home games \n\nThis is the sort of role that doesn't come around often. It would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of commercial law but is looking for greater variety, closer stakeholder relationships and the opportunity to be part of something people are genuinely passionate about.\n\nIf you're curious to find out more, even if you're not actively looking, I'd love to have a confidential chat!\n\nYolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce.

We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.\n\n*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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