Freelance Media & Sports Lawyer

Wavelength is looking for an independent media, entertainment and sports lawyer to advise our team on an ad hoc basis. Remote in the UK, US or Europe.

The Role

An independent lawyer who supports Wavelength on an ad hoc basis, picking up matters as they come in. You advise our team directly and turn matters around quickly.

What You Will Do

You would draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts across media, events, sports and entertainment. You would also handle creator and athlete agreements, licensing, brand partnerships and sponsorships, rights clearances, NDAs and our standard contract templates.

The role covers creator and athlete agreements, including representation, ambassador and talent deals. We are looking for broad experience across media, events, sports, entertainment and creators and athletes.

What You Will Bring

You need to be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years' experience in media, entertainment or sports law. You also need strong expertise in intellectual property, licensing and rights management.

The post asks for a qualified lawyer and does not name a jurisdiction. It lists the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe as remote locations. Tell us where you are qualified in your application.

A practical and commercial one. We want a lawyer who gets deals done and has a proven record negotiating brand partnership, sponsorship and talent contracts.

How It Works

It is freelance and ad hoc. You must be an independent operator, and you agree the scope, fee and timelines for each matter with us in advance.

It is remote, with the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe listed as locations.

The work is ad hoc. We bring you matters as they arise, rather than offering a fixed number of hours.

Per matter, in advance. In your application, include your day and hourly rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Freelance Media & Sports Lawyer role?

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An independent lawyer who supports Wavelength on an ad hoc basis, picking up matters as they come in. You advise our team directly and turn matters around quickly.

Is this an employed or a freelance role?

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It is freelance and ad hoc. You must be an independent operator, and you agree the scope, fee and timelines for each matter with us in advance.

What kinds of matters would I handle?

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You would draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts across media, events, sports and entertainment. You would also handle creator and athlete agreements, licensing, brand partnerships and sponsorships, rights clearances, NDAs and our standard contract templates.

What experience do I need?

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You need to be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years' experience in media, entertainment or sports law. You also need strong expertise in intellectual property, licensing and rights management.

Do I need to be qualified in a particular country?

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The post asks for a qualified lawyer and does not name a jurisdiction. It lists the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe as remote locations. Tell us where you are qualified in your application.

Where is the role based?

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It is remote, with the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe listed as locations.

How much work will there be?

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The work is ad hoc. We bring you matters as they arise, rather than offering a fixed number of hours.

How are fees agreed?

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Per matter, in advance. In your application, include your day and hourly rates.

Will I work with creators and athletes?

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Yes. The role covers creator and athlete agreements, including representation, ambassador and talent deals. We are looking for broad experience across media, events, sports, entertainment and creators and athletes.

What does Wavelength do?

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Wavelength is a media, marketing and management company. We run a network of social publishing channels and represent a portfolio of creators, athletes and events with an audience of 320M+ fans and 950M+ monthly video views.

What kind of approach are you looking for?

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A practical and commercial one. We want a lawyer who gets deals done and has a proven record negotiating brand partnership, sponsorship and talent contracts.

How do I apply?

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Use the Apply now button to reach the application portal. Submit your CV and a summary of your experience, with examples of relevant matters, your day and hourly rates and your availability.

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