At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top sports law firm and tackle exciting legal disputes in the sports sector.
- Company: Boutique sports law firm with high-profile clients and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, performance bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Work with elite lawyers and make a real impact in the sports industry.
- Qualifications: 0-4 years PQE in disputes work; all experience levels encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
- Opportunity to join boutique sports law firm
- Great quality work and household name clients
- About Our Client
Our client is a boutique sports law firm with a high profile football club client base.
You will be dealing with complex work assisting some of the best lawyers in their field.
Due to continued expansion they are looking for a Commercial Disputes Solicitor NQ-4 to join their Manchester team.
Job Description
As a Commercial Disputes Solicitor NQ-4 your duties will include
- Working within an existing team of specialist contentious and regulatory lawyers in a market-leading firm in the sports and media sectors;
- Advising clubs, players, athletes and agents in disputes before a variety of sporting dispute resolution forums, including FA Rule K arbitrations, FA Regulatory Commissions, Premier League and EFL arbitrations / investigations, UEFA disciplinary bodies, the FIFA Football Tribunal and the Court of Arbitration for Sport;
- Advising on High Court and other commercial litigation, including media and social media disputes;
- Advising on regulatory and disciplinary investigations including 'on and off' field misconduct, anti-doping cases and other integrity related issues;
- Actively participating in business development, driving new firm initiatives and helping to grow and shape the firm's disputes work with the existing team.
- Opportunity to build on your skills through a rare opportunity to have a day to day involvement in a sought after sector.
- The Successful Applicant
A successful Commercial Disputes Solicitor should have between 0-4 PQE in disputes work.
Please note the level of experience in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.
- What's on Offer
- Salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
- Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
- Bonus scheme based on performance.
- Permanent role within the professional services industry in Manchester.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
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Commercial Disputes Solicitor NQ-4 in Manchester employer: Michael Page (UK)
Join a leading boutique sports law firm in Manchester, where you will work alongside some of the best lawyers in the field on high-profile cases involving top football clubs. With a commitment to employee growth, hybrid working arrangements, and a performance-based bonus scheme, this firm fosters an inclusive and dynamic work culture that encourages professional development and collaboration in a sought-after sector.
