Responsible for employment-related legal matters affecting WME Group’s operations throughout EMEA including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Portugal, Hungry, Russian Federation, and UAE, eventually APAC, including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan.
Knowledge and Experience
Mandatory 5+ PQE Qualified lawyer who has worked in a commercial environment; Experience handling employment law matters in the UK together with significant • experience of EMEA /multijurisdictional employment law; Strong
knowledge and experience
in a broad range of employment law areas in both contentious and non-contentious matters; • Experience in drafting employment documentation including policies and contracts; Employment law • experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team; and Experience with HR policy and procedure creation and implementation to reduce risk while meeting business requirements. Desirable In-house legal experience within a media and/or sports organisation, preferably at a multinational company. “Business affairs” mentality / experience. Experience working with or advising on works council matters.
Skills and Abilities
Mandatory Practical, business-oriented approach to providing advice to internal clients on all employment law related matters and the ability to analyse complex situations and develop simple, concise, and effective legal solutions; Outstanding stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to become a trusted advisor, establish and maintain collaborative working relationships; • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead; Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritise workflow and adjust to workload fluctuations; Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels both internally and externally; Ability to take responsibility and show initiative; and Professional demeanor with ability to interact across different levels within an organisation. Qualifications and Training Mandatory Fully qualified Solicitor in English law. Aptitudes/Personal Profile Mandatory Team orientated and focused Positive and proactive attitude Ability to develop rapport with immediate and wider colleagues Disciplined, hard-working and committed Ability to exercise judgment and common sense Ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects
: Perm, London - Chiswick Park Mon-Fri, 9am -5pm IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR.
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