ABOUT US
W Series is the ground-breaking racing series for women that launched in October 2018 - the first and only women’s race championship in the world. Our goal at W Series is to take ownership of the female motorsport space and provide multiple platforms for the next generation of female drivers, empowering them to pursue greatness in their field of choice and attracting a new fan base to the sport.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the CEO, you will manage all legal matters and commercial contracts. Acting as a trusted and key advisor, you will ensure legal compliance, limit risk exposure and facilitate business strategies development.
BASED IN
Victoria, London
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management
- Work with the commercial team on all sponsorship contracts and contracts with promoters of events
- Work with Driver’s Manager on enforcing all contracts between Drivers and W Series
- Work with Racing Director and Finance Director on all supply contracts
- Work with Head of TV on all major television contracts
- Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
- Draft agreements that minimise risks and maximise legal rights
- Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas
- Keep abreast of relevant legislative changes
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 5 years + PQE
- Proven legal experience in a business environment – ideally sports
- Excellent track record of negotiating commercial contracts
- Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate and commercial law, litigation, employment law, etc.)
- In depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations
- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Believe in equality and inclusion
- Have a high degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
- See the bigger picture and believe in being proactive and helping to drive our collective aims
- Honest, collaborative and hard working
- Interest in sport – ideally motorsport