Associate Counsel

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's 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.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You'll Do:
• The candidate will be required to handle their own workload whilst working with the lawyers as and when required. As such, the role is suitable for candidates who are flexible, seek responsibility, are team players and have a positive attitude.
• Working to support the IMG Licensing division, this position will be required to handle their own caseload whilst assisting other lawyers within the IMG Licensing legal team as and when required. As such, the role is looking for candidates who seek responsibility, are team players and have a positive attitude.
• Experience in assisting with the structuring, drafting and negotiating of commercial licensing contracts (such as product licensing, retail, events and intellectual property licensing agreements) is required, and experience in the media and entertainment industry in EMEA is preferred.
• This position is located at IMG Licensing office in Central London.

You Have These:
• Qualified solicitor in UK or other common jurisdiction
• 3-5 years PQE
• Previous intellectual property licensing and other commercial contracts experience is essential.
• Previous experience in the media, sports and entertainment industry is preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve, anticipated and actual, and think independently.
• Ability to prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead.
• Able to work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients, outside counsel, and opposing counsel, of all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to take responsibility and show initiative.
• Team-orientated and focused.
• Develop rapport with immediate and wider colleagues.
• Be disciplined, hard-working and committed.
• Exercise judgement and common sense.
• Have the ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects.

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• French, Spanish or Italian would be desirable, but not essential.

Working Conditions:
• Permanent, London, City Road, EC1V
• Working hours are: 35 hours per week
• Working days are: Mon-Fri

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8ezj9-13-59-130-130-42 in your application.