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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious associate to join our growing market-leading media, entertainment and sports global team, based in London. The successful candidate will manage a broad practice of advisory and transactional matters, often with an international element. The role will suit someone who is ambitious, commercially minded, able to take initiative and who enjoys business development, looking to move to a collaborative, lean and energetic team.

Responsibilities

Advise clients in the media, entertainment and sports sector on a range of commercial transactions, including sponsorship agreements, licensing arrangements, joint ventures and other complex commercial contracts.
Draft bespoke commercial contracts and act for clients in negotiating and concluding those contracts.
Work alongside other advisory, transactional and disputes colleagues on matters where there is a crossover.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and strategic advice.
Manage all client work allocated, ensuring timely progression and keeping clients apprised on progress and costs, while providing consistently excellent client service.
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills to meet the demands of clients, external stakeholders and the business.
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner.
Participate in self-motivated business development and business development with the wider team.
Keep up to date with legal developments and contribute to thought leadership within the team.
Supervise and assist in the professional development of more junior team members.

Requirements

Experience of commercial contracts is essential, ideally in a city, national or large regional or US law firm with a recognised practice in the field, or perhaps in a suitable practice focused in-house position.
Ideally, the commercial contracts experience will be for clients in the Media, Entertainment and Sports sector.
Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly.
Superior drafting skills, analytical skills and negotiation skills.
A high level of oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to quickly establish relationships at all levels.
Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities.
A commercial acumen and pragmatic outlook.
Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a role model for the team.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
Demonstrate the ability to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines.
Must be able to work autonomously.
Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
A team player, must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the London office and internationally.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent, sound judgement.

Skills

Commercial contracts
Media, Entertainment and Sports sector advisory
Drafting
Analysis
Negotiation
Oral communication
Written communication
Presentation
Influencing
Relationship building
Client interaction
Business development
Commercial acumen
Pragmatic outlook
Flexibility
Hands-on attitude
Interpersonal skills
IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Attention to detail
Time management
Adaptability
Teamwork
Initiative
Independent judgement

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced associate

Education Level

Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent
Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister either in England & Wales or qualified overseas with experience in the London market.

About the Company

Greenberg Traurig LLP is a global powerhouse with over 3,100 lawyers in 51 locations worldwide.
The London office, established in 2009, is a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 170 lawyers.
We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients.
Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues across core practices including Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate, Funds, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, and International Arbitration, supported by complementary areas.
Our client base is varied across many sectors, including life sciences, industrials, automotive, real estate, financial services, retail, sports, media, and communications, as well as financial sponsors and private capital.
We are committed to building long-term relationships with clients and have been consistently recognised by leading legal directories.
We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed.
We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments.