Sole Legal Counsel

A growing international sporting goods business is looking to appoint its first dedicated legal hire in Birmingham, offering a unique opportunity to shape and build the legal function while acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Sole Legal Counsel will provide commercially focused legal support across a broad range of matters, helping the organisation continue its impressive growth both in the UK and internationally. The Role This is a broad and commercially engaging Sole Legal Counsel role with responsibility for: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, procurement, agency and service agreements. Advising on wholesale and international distribution arrangements. Supporting the protection and commercialisation of the company''s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, brand protection and licensing matters. Providing legal support on marketing initiatives, sponsorships, partnerships, influencer collaborations and digital campaigns. Advising on e-commerce, consumer law and digital trading issues. Supporting corporate governance, risk management and compliance initiatives across the business. Managing external legal advisers where required and ensuring pragmatic, commercially driven solutions. About You We are keen to speak with qualified lawyers who possess: Strong commercial ..... full job details .....