The team
Our blend of dynamic personalities, stories and skills is one of our biggest sources of energy and pride. It defines our culture and makes our success attainable. Every day and on every project, every team member is focused on building trust and providing exceptional value.
Working closely with UEFA's own experienced legal team, it is our job to ensure that every agreement reflects the letter and the spirit of the commercial proposition and, at the same time, builds trust with UEFA’s commercial partners. As well as taking the lead in the preparation of all transaction-related documentation, the Legal team plays a crucial supporting role in developing the commercial concept, managing transactions throughout the sales cycle and delivering contracted rights.
The role
The primary focus of the Legal Counsel is to support and take responsibility for the exploitation of media rights relating to the UEFA Men’s Club Competitions.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
- Supporting the evolution and management of TEAM’s standard media rights legal documentation (such as media rights agreements, tender documentation & guidelines)
- Supporting the management of TEAM’s legal knowledge portfolio, ensuring the team has high-quality, up-to-date materials
- Supporting TEAM’s media rights sales team with the execution of fast-moving sales processes
- Negotiating and drafting media rights agreements and other legal documentation
- Providing broad legal advice and solutions-based recommendations to TEAM’s sales and account management departments
- Monitoring legal developments in key markets, assisting with research and the procurement of external counsel opinion and implementing appropriate solutions
The candidate
As a result of your post-qualification working experience, you are skilled in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. You have handled media rights agreements or are currently engaged in a different practice area but wish to practise in the sports media rights sector. You have a demonstrable interest in the sports industry and the sports media rights marketplace, and you have the ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. Finally, you possess the required academic qualifications including a university degree and a professional qualification entitling you to practise law.
Additionally, you shine in the following areas:
- Ambition: you love to grow and improve, learn and develop
- Diligence: you have an excellent attention to detail and proven track record of working under pressure to tight deadlines
- Collaboration: you use your interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset to create meaningful relationships with stakeholders
- Integrity: you are committed to doing things the right way; you value honesty, transparency and fairness
- Fluency in English: you speak and write fluently in English (other languages, especially German, are an advantage)
We offer
At TEAM, our vision is to be the best place to develop a career in the sports marketing industry. We do this by cultivating a TEAM community that allows all staff to thrive, promoting clear and transparent communication and focusing on individual development.
- Make a difference: Contribute to the success of UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions
- Be inspired: Work with and learn from industry-leading professionals in an open, international and vibrant culture
- Continue growing: Benefit from regular and customised training and coaching programmes
- Work flexibly: Our hybrid policy balances in-office and remote work on a weekly basis, allows the option of working elsewhere for up to 2 weeks per year, includes at least 5 weeks holiday, plus public holidays and an end-of-year office closure
- Get involved: Join TEAM’s Sustainability, DEI or Social committees; participate in weekly staff-organised sports; contribute to regular volunteering/charity opportunities; enjoy all-company events and celebrations
- Enjoy extras: Take advantage of a discounted annual gym membership, onboarding support, commuter benefits and consultation services
The position will be either based at TEAM’s Lucerne or London office and will involve some international travel.
Are you ready to create opportunities? With TEAM, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, connect with like-minded professionals and make a difference to UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions.
If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to join TEAM Marketing, please click on "apply" and submit your application (CV and cover letter) in English.
