ABOUT SELA:                                               

Sela, a Saudi Arabia-based company, is a dynamic creator of spectacular experiences across the sports and entertainment industries. Building on a world class reputation, and recent international event success in London and Los Angeles, Sela has established a London office to develop and execute world-class experiences in sports and entertainment outside of the Middle East. Sela is looking to build a global portfolio of sports and entertainment projects, delivering commercial, operational and creative consultancy and services. We aim to see Sela established as the global market leader in the sector.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Legal Secretary to support a fast-paced in-house legal team operating across sport, live events and entertainment. This role goes beyond traditional secretarial duties and will suit someone who is comfortable handling substantive legal work and operating at a paralegal level. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal support

• Formatting standard form agreements.
• Managing end-to-end contract execution processes, including document collation, version control and filing.
• Maintaining contract databases and trackers.
• Preparing summaries and briefing notes.
• Conducting basic legal research.

Administrative & organisational support

• Acting as a key coordination point between teams to ensure matters are properly progressed.
• Supporting due diligence checks and processes.
• Organising and maintaining workflow and document storage platforms.
• Supporting process improvements within the legal function to enhance efficiency and reporting.

Governance & corporate

• Supporting with meeting organisation and preparation.
• Assisting with policy documentation and updates where required.
• Supporting compliance processes.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Previous experience in a legal secretary, legal administrator or paralegal role.
• Experience working in-house or within a commercial law firm.
• Strong document management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Professional discretion and commercial awareness.

Desirable

• Experience in sport, media, entertainment or live event industries.
• Calm and organised under pressure.
• Proactive and solutions focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to operate independently while knowing when to escalate issues.

BENEFITS:

Sela offers a competitive package of benefits, including health insurance, a retirement plan, other benefits, and opportunities for professional development. As a global leader in sports and entertainment, we provide a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

How to apply

LawInSport Recruitment has been retained as exclusive agents for this position. All unsolicited, third party introductions will be forwarded directly to our team.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter which makes clear how you meet the requirements for the role, and your updated CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For your application to be considered, please use the subject line "3040 Sela - Legal Secretary" and name both your CV and Covering Letter files with your name first (e.g., "First Name Last Name CV.pdf").

The closing date for applications is 31st March, 2026.

All applications will be considered, however, please note that due to the large number we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.