Sports Lawyer

Job details

Posted Monday 05 January 2026
Location Stoke
Job type Permanent
Discipline Solicitor
Reference 945
Recruiter Name Jenny Vickerstaff

Sports Lawyer | Stoke-on-Trent | NQ-2 Years' PQE | Hybrid & Flexible Working + Clear Progression Pathway |

Athlete Representation and Commercial & Regulatory Work 

We are working with a respected Stoke-on-Trent law firm seeking to recruit an ambitious Sports Lawyer to join their specialist team. This is a rare opportunity for a solicitor with experience in sports law to build their career in a practice that works with high-profile clients across the sporting sector.

In this role, you will handle a broad mix of sports-related matters, including:

  • Advising professional athletes, clubs, and agencies

  • Contract negotiation and commercial agreements

  • Regulatory and disciplinary matters

  • Governance and compliance issues

  • Sponsorship, media, and image rights

  • Dispute resolution and arbitration within sport

You will join a supportive, collaborative team with exposure to significant cases and genuine room to grow your profile in the sports law market.

About you

  • Qualified Solicitor with experience in sports law or relevant commercial/regulatory work

  • Strong understanding of sports governance and regulatory frameworks

  • Confident engaging directly with clients, including high-profile individuals

  • Able to manage a varied caseload and deliver commercially focused advice

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Team-oriented, proactive, and motivated to develop your career in the sports sector

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

  • Direct access to high-calibre sporting clients and matters

  • Clear progression pathway within a growing specialist team

  • Ongoing training, professional development, and networking opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a sports solicitor to take the next step in their career, joining a reputable firm with a strong presence in the sports industry and a supportive culture that encourages progression.

If you are passionate about sports law and want to develop your career in a dynamic and well-connected practice in Stock-on-Trent, we would welcome a confidential conversation.