Sports Partner / Partner Designate

Overview

You will lead and grow the sports disputes practice at a London-based, conflict-free disputes firm. In this senior role, you’ll shape the practice, advising governing bodies, clubs, investors, agencies, and athletes on high-profile domestic and international disputes. You will work with market-leading disputes lawyers in a collaborative environment to accelerate growth and momentum. This role offers strategic influence and opportunity to build a standout sports practice within a premier disputes platform.

Responsibilities

• Help build and grow the sports disputes practice
• Advise sports bodies, clubs, investors, agencies, athletes and other participants on a broad range of disputes
• Contribute to the expansion and development of the practice
• Collaborate with leading disputes lawyers in a collaborative environment
• Operate with a strong contentious focus while shaping strategic offerings

Key requirements

• Credible track record in sports disputes
• Strong technical credentials in dispute resolution
• Entrepreneurial outlook and business development mindset
• Ability to contribute to growth and expansion of the practice
• Partner-level experience or Partner Designate status

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Collaborative attitude
• Client-focused approach
• Sports disputes expertise
• Arbitration & dispute resolution experience
• Leadership in a partner-level practice

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