(Junior) Legal Counsel - UK Football Club - approximately 1-3PQE

J Matthews Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in sports is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to work for a renowned UK football club. This role encompasses a variety of commercial areas, including contracts and football transfers, offering significant exposure to stakeholders and internal progression opportunities. Candidates should possess 1-4 years PQE, with experience in commercial contracts and familiarity with Data Protection being essential. The position allows for hybrid working, providing flexibility within a prestigious organization.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for internal career progression

Flexibility with remote/home working

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE experience is required.
• Previous experience in the sports sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad role on commercial matters and contracts.
• Handle football transfers, Data Protection, Regulation, and Employment.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Prior experience in commercial contracts

Exposure to Data Protection

Understanding of football transfers

Job description

(Junior) Legal Counsel - UK Football Club

Do you want to work for a household name in the sports industry?

Client

You will be working for a highly well regarded and incredibly successful UK football club.

Role

You will undertake an extremely diverse and broad role, working on a wide range of commercial matters and contract, football transfers, Data Protection, Regulation, Employment, litigation, etc.

You will have direct exposure to all levels of stakeholders from within the business. You will have fantastic opportunities for internal career progression and development.

You will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration package.

You will be able to undertake elements of remote/home working in this hybrid role. The organisation has its offices in the Midlands.

You

You will have prior experience in respect of commercial contracts and some prior exposure to Data Protection related issues. Some previous exposure to the sports sector would be advantageous. You will be approximately 1-4PQE.

Please note that we will respond to your application directly should we wish to discuss this opportunity further with you. By replying to or applying for this role you acknowledge that due to the volume of applications anticipated to be received not all applications can be replied to.