Legal Counsel

**About the Organisation** A leading international sports organisation is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Jacksonville. The organisation manages high\-profile tournaments and commercial partnerships globally, operating in a fast\-paced and dynamic environment at the intersection of sports, media, and entertainment. **The Role** The Junior Legal Counsel will provide legal support across a wide range of commercial, operational, and regulatory matters. Reporting to senior legal leadership, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands\-on experience in an international sports setting. The successful candidate will work as part of a small, collaborative legal team, assisting with commercial contracting, intellectual property matters, governance, compliance, and tournament\-related initiatives, while liaising closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel. **Key Responsibilities** * Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including sponsorship, media, licensing, and supplier contracts * Provide legal support on corporate governance and regulatory matters * Assist with the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and brand assets * Support compliance initiatives and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions * Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on commercial and regulatory issues * Liaise with internal teams such as commercial, marketing, operations, and finance * Assist with dispute management and coordinate with external counsel as needed * Support operational and tournament\-related legal matters **Qualifications \& Experience** * Qualified lawyer (U.S. or common law jurisdiction preferred) with approximately 1–3 years’ post\-qualification experience * Experience at top law firm * Exposure to commercial contracts and general corporate matters * Interest in sports law is highly desirable **Skills \& Competencies** * Strong drafting and negotiation skills * Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability * Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem\-solving * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Proactive, adaptable, and team\-oriented **What They Offer** * Opportunity to work within a globally recognised sports organisation * Broad exposure to commercial and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions * Collaborative, dynamic, and international working environment * Competitive compensation and benefits package