Who We Are:IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the worlds 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 AccountabilitiesWorking 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 AreasThe role will comprise events work on a range of sports and non-sports properties.You Have These:Fully qualified Solicitor3 years plus PQEExperience of drafting general commercial contractsWorked in a commercial environmentTraining in top tier legal practice/in-house environmentThe ability to assimilate and understand salient points of commercial opportunities with both speed and accuracyExcellent written and spoken English with a meticulous attention to detailAbility to juggle and prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan aheadAble to work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracyAble to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels both internally and externallyTeam orientated and focusedAbility to develop rapport with immediate and wider colleaguesDisciplined, hard-working and committedAn enthusiasm for and interest in live events, both sporting and non-sportingWe'd Also Love If You Have These:Experience of providing legal support to large scale eventsExperience of working with high level executives in own and client/customer organisationsHas an interest in live eventsWorking Conditions:Fixed Term Contract, 12 monthsLondon Chiswick ParkMon-Fri, 9am-5pmPlease Note e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etcOccasional travel to other offices in London will be requiredOccasionally there will be late calls to facilitate meetings and briefings with the wider global legal teamYou may also be required to work some unsociable hours to meet business deadlines.
Job Title
Associate Counsel, Events