Legal Counsel - MESA

Missions

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.

While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.

In Asia, SPORTFIVE has over 30 years of proven performance with offices in Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. The industry leading agency specialises in delivering a comprehensive range of solutions and services for brands, right-holders and fans across the whole value chain. With dedicated teams focused on media and brand-led sales, content production, turn-key event management, design studio, digital marketing and activation, SPORTFIVE is well placed to support brands and rights-holders in creating valuable partnerships in the region.

SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events and many more.

Overview of Services to be provided by Legal Counsel (MESA).

• Providing legal counsel for the Group's business activities in Middle East & South Asia (“MESA”) as may be required by the Company.
  
  
  

Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Providing legal support and advice to the group’s business activities in MESA
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial and corporate contracts relating to the exploitation of commercial rights to sporting events.
• Managing and performing the corporate secretarial function for all the Group companies in MESA.
• Providing general advice on legal matters arising from the Group’s corporate structure and operations across MESA.
• Providing legal support and advice on general corporate and company secretarial matters.
• Developing and updating legal precedents as required.
• Liaising with external counsel and regional offices on a variety of legal matters.
• Advising on and managing compliance matters relating to the Group’s MESA business.
• Supporting the implementation of Group’s policies and training.
• Reporting regularly and as required on all legal, corporate secretarial and compliance matters to VP Legal Affairs (APAC).
  
  
  

Requirements

• Experience working within the Sports Industry is preferable (within the MESA region is preferred).
• Knowledge of English common law is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
  
  
  

Job Conditions

This role is located on site at our Dubai - CNN Building office.

Category

Others

Type of contract

Regular

Contract start date

05/15/2025

Reference

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