Sports Business Affairs Executive
Core
Provide legal and regulatory advice, manage commercial transactions, and oversee compliance for football agents and executives across international jurisdictions.
Role type
Senior Sports Business Affairs Executive (Qualified Solicitor)
Builds
Player contracts, agency agreements, representation agreements, image rights agreements, and other commercial documents for football clients.
Domain
Football (Soccer) / Sports Law / International Commercial Law
Deliverable
Production legal documents and strategic advice
Required skills
International football rules and regulations, contract negotiation, litigation and dispute resolution, compliance management, contract administration, legal risk assessment, team supervision, legal research, document management
Preferred skills
Experience at top law firms or in-house legal departments, knowledge of UK and international football industry, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat
Responsibilities
Advise on international and domestic football rules and regulations; handle contentious/litigious matters; prepare and negotiate football transactional documents; support business objectives while minimizing legal risk; implement contract administration processes; advise on business strategy; manage the broader football business affairs team; monitor legal developments and update templates; anticipate legal problems and develop risk avoidance strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision
