Legal Counsel

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join the Legal team, delivering pragmatic legal support across business, regulatory and compliance matters in a high-performance motorsport environment.

You will partner with stakeholders, report to the Head of Legal, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, manage regulatory issues and governance, and help shape policies while collaborating with Renault Group Legal teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with post-qualification experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across commercial, regulatory and data protection matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support disputes, governance and compliance programmes.
• Manage relationships with external advisers and collaborate with Alpine teams.
• Conduct legal research and prepare guidance materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial law

Sports law

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal support across a broad range of business, regulatory and compliance matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, managing legal risk and contributing to the success of a high-performance organisation competing at the pinnacle of motorsport.

The Role

As Legal Counsel, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to provide high-quality legal advice and support. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will assist on a wide variety of matters including commercial contracts, regulatory issues, corporate governance, compliance and general legal affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across commercial, marketing, procurement, corporate, regulatory, compliance and data protection matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support legal and regulatory matters arising from participation in the FIA Formula One World Championship and other motorsport activities.
• Assist in the management of disputes, claims and other contentious matters.
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintenance of corporate records and enhancement of policies and procedures.
• Assist with compliance programmes, policies, procedures and training initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and prepare guidance notes, training materials and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers and specialist consultants when required.
• Collaborate closely with the Alpine Racing Legal Department, Alpine Business Unit and Renault Group Legal teams.
• Continuously develop legal knowledge and professional expertise to support business needs.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative legal professional who can provide clear, practical advice in a fast-moving environment.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Commercial law and/or sports law background.
• Post-qualification experience gained in a recognised law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong legal drafting skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and a practical, solution-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Desirable

• Experience of, or a strong interest in, sports regulation.
• Interest in motorsport, engineering or other high-performance sporting environments.

What We Offer You In Return

Working for Alpine Formula One Team, you will play a key role in shaping the reputation and narrative of a globally recognised sporting brand. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, influence activity seen by millions of fans worldwide, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the team.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and a range of additional benefits. You'll also enjoy excellent development opportunities within a collaborative and innovative environment where ambition, teamwork and performance sit at the heart of everything we do.

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.