Commercial Lawyer – M&A; or IT (Sports, Media and FMCG Client Roster)
Overview
NEW ROLE – Career-defining role at a national firm. We are looking for a commercial lawyer who loves sports, entertainment and media to join a Band 1 team.
Our Client
Our client is a rapidly growing Australian commercial law firm, with a reputation for building strong and long-lasting relationship's and its clients include ASX top 200 listed companies, mid-sized corporates, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. It is a regular BRW winner and has one of the best law firm cultures in Melbourne.
The Role
Our client is looking for a Senior Commercial Lawyer with either M&A;, IT or Procurement experience to join its team in Melbourne. The role will see the successful applicant working across complex commercial contracting, sponsorship agreements, media and event agreements, broadcasting rights agreements, licensing, M&A; and procurement. Clients will include some of the our largest footballing codes, racing authorities, local and international sporting clients, brand named corporates, automotive clients and large-scale manufacturing clients, the list goes on!
The role will suit candidates with solid corporate experience in commercial, project or tech out of a top 10 law firm or recognised boutique. You don’t need specific sports/media industry experience and in some ways wider industry corporate or IT or even high value construction procurement will be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work across complex commercial contracting, sponsorship agreements, media and event agreements, broadcasting rights agreements, licensing, M&A; and procurement.
- Client portfolio includes major sports codes, racing authorities, local and international sporting clients, brand named corporates, automotive clients and large-scale manufacturing clients.
What’s on Offer
This is an amazing opportunity to propel your career to the next level. You will work with industry-leading Partners highly ranked by Legal500 and Chambers and a team ranked Band 1. Not only is the work interesting and you have the chance to work with the best of the best.
To Apply
Please apply online using the links in this advertisement. You may also contact:
- Stuart Ablethorpe – reception team on
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- Antonia Ordon – reception team on
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About Us
Ablethorpe Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating in Australia and internationally.
Our team have been awarded Best Agency (Legal) VIC and Best Legal Recruiter (Stuart Ablethorpe) VIC 2022 across the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Sourcr Awards
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Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Legal Services
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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