Missions
01
Advise management and departments on legal issues related to sports (sports law, contracts, intellectual property)
02
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts (players, sponsors, service providers, TV rights)
03
Ensure compliance with national and international sports regulations (FIFA, UEFA rules, sports code)
04
Develop and oversee ethics and compliance policies (anti-corruption, financial fair play, integrity)
05
Handle litigation and represent the organization before disciplinary and judicial bodies
Career evolution
General Counsel for a professional club or federation
Secretary General of a sports organization
Arbitrator or mediator at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Partner in a sports law firm
Job outlook
Growing demand with the increasing legalization and regulation of professional sports
Major issues around ethics, integrity, and financial fair play
International opportunities in global sports bodies
Increased need for regulatory compliance (GDPR, anti-doping, sports betting)
Skills
Expertise in sports law, contract law, and business lawIn-depth knowledge of sports regulations (FIFA, UEFA, CAS/TAS)Contract negotiation and litigation management skillsMastery of ethics and compliance issues in sportsAbility to conduct ongoing legal and regulatory monitoring
Education
Master's in Sports Law, Business Law, or Corporate Legal Practice (LLM)
Advanced legal training (LLM in Sports Law). Bar qualification is an asset. Experience in a specialized law firm or within a sports organization is recommended.
Workplaces
Professional sports clubs (in-house legal department)
Sports federations and leagues
Law firms specialized in sports law
International sports bodies (FIFA, UEFA, IOC, CAS)
Sports agent agencies and career management firms
Salary
3,500€/mois6,500€/mois
+10 XP