Sports Litigation Partner
The Opportunity
We are exclusively instructed on a confidential Partner search for an elite London-based boutique law firm, seeking to appoint a Sports Litigation Partner to lead and grow its sports practice as part of its ambitious expansion strategy.
Our client is a highly regarded specialist practice, recognised in leading legal directories for its work on high-value, complex disputes. The firm acts for corporations, high-profile individuals, and HNW / UHNW clients on significant multi-million-pound matters, including cases before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
As part of its strategic growth in London, the firm is looking to appoint a Senior Sports Lawyer to establish and lead a dedicated Sports Litigation offering, with the remit to build a team and develop the firm’s profile in this space.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position, with responsibility for:
* Developing the firm’s Sports Litigation practice
* Advising athletes, clubs, agents, governing bodies and commercial stakeholders
* Handling contract negotiations, disputes, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings
* Acting on arbitration matters and complex contentious sports issues
* Developing and mentoring junior lawyers and Associates
* Playing an active role in business development and firm-wide growth
The firm is open to Senior Associates or Legal Directors ready to step up into a Partner role, as well as established Partners.
The Candidate
* Specialist Sports Lawyer with strong disputes experience
* Background gained at a reputable City or recognised sports practice
* Deep knowledge of sports law, ideally with a focus on football and regulatory issues
* Proven ability to generate work and build a client base
* Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and confident leading a practice area
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across the firm
* A client following is essential for this opportunity
Culture & Platform
* Ambitious but down-to-earth partnership
* Collegiate, open and non-hierarchical culture
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options
* Genuine autonomy to shape and grow a practice
* Supportive infrastructure to enable Partners to focus on clients and strategy
Benefits & How to Apply
* Excellent base salary, dependent on experience
* Very generous bonus scheme
* Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days in the office
* Supportive and collaborative environment
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665
Mobile: 0794 405 5476
Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com