Summary: The role of Senior Legal Counsel involves providing senior legal support within a prominent racing promotions team, focusing on commercial legal matters related to racing events. The position requires a minimum of 7 years PQE, with an emphasis on ownership of legal issues surrounding events, sponsorship agreements, and intellectual property. The successful candidate will work closely with partner circuits to ensure compliance and smooth operations of racing events. This is a unique opportunity within a world-class racing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of commercial legal matters in racing promotions and events.
• Provide legal advice on intellectual property, IT/technology contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Manage commercial agreements related to ticket sales for major sporting events.
• Oversee advertising, marketing, and promotion legal matters.
• Support commercial legal projects for upcoming international racing events.
• Collaborate with partner circuits to ensure compliance with legal and commercial obligations.
• Address safety, infrastructure, and insurance requirements associated with racing events.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 7 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in sports and events legal background is highly desirable.
• Robust knowledge of commercial legal matters, advertising, and marketing.
• Expertise in partnership and sponsorship agreements.
• Strong ability to work autonomously and confidently across various legal areas.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Legal