Commercial Counsel, World Tennis
Introduction to World Tennis
World Tennis (a trading name of International Tennis Federation Limited) is the world governing body of tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 214 member nations. World Tennis oversees the rules and regulations that govern international and national competition.
World Tennis is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of officials. World Tennis is the owner and co-owner of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC and IPC. World Tennis organises over 3,500 men’s, women’s and junior tournaments on the World Tennis Tour, World Tennis Beach Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the World Tennis Masters Tour. World Tennis upholds the highest standards of integrity and is a partner in the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
More information about the organisation, the Board and senior leadership team can be found here
The role
The Commercial Counsel provides in-house legal support to the business, primarily in relation to its commercial functions,including sponsorship, broadcasting and event hosting agreements, licensing of other commercial rights, trademark andother intellectual property issues. This role reports to the Executive Director, Legal and will be supervising junior membersof the team.
Candidates must be a solicitor or barrister qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) with 7+ years PQE (or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience). Candidates must also have a right to work in theUK, both now and in the future.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 35 hours per week between flexible office hours of 08.00 and 18.00Monday to Friday (with core hours of 10.00-16.00). We work to a hybrid model requiring a minimum of 3 days(including Mondays and Tuesdays as ‘anchor’ days) in our office based in Wimbledon, London.
For further information, please see the job description here
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must send the following documents to the email address below:
- Letter of application highlighting relevant experience and confirming your right to work in the UK (now and in the future)
- Up to date curriculum vitae
Email address:
Close Date: 16:00 hrs on Monday 21st September 2026.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to candidates, therefore only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note that interviews may beconducted via video call.
World Tennis processes your applicant data in accordance with our Privacy Notice – Recruitment, which canbe found on our website.
A DBS check may be required of the successful applicant.
Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a fundamental priority for World Tennis. Our philosophy focusses on embedding inclusive behaviours and processes across every element of our business practices.
