THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.
Purpose: You will work in a small legal team assisting primarily with a broad range of Corporate Talent (Athletes, Creators and Music) working on commercial, corporate and employment matters.
Reporting: The position will report directly into the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the Vice President, Legal based in London.
Duties:
- Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial and employment contracts, including agent employment and consultancy agreements, service agreements, introducer agreements, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements, and joint venture agreements.
- Providing assistance and support with acquisitions, working within the internal M&A team, drafting documents such as bid letters, letters of intent, term sheets, share and asset purchase agreements, carrying out/reviewing due diligence and instructing external counsel (both in the UK and internationally).
- Taking ownership of contractual disputes, settlement agreements and debt collection.
- Monitoring and ensuring ongoing compliance (including anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, sanctions and data protection) and providing in-house training.
- Supporting legal business needs of subsidiaries across EMEA and APAC.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 2-4+ years PQE, with in-house experience (including secondments).
- Experience in commercial, corporate (including M&A) and employment law.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with the ability to take instruction from and work effectively with legal team members and business divisions.
- Ability to step out of comfort zone and take ownership of matters when required.
- Ability to think on your feet in a commercial manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to liaise with the EMEA, APAC and US colleagues.
- Excellent technical ability, responsiveness and attention to detail.
THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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