Senior Legal Counsel

Newcastle United Football Club; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading football club as a Senior Legal Counsel, providing strategic legal support across diverse matters, including high-value contracts and football regulations. With a pivotal role in governance and mentoring junior team members, this opportunity offers significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free parking

Legal and Financial Support

Discount at Club Shop

Employee bonus scheme

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Approximately 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven experience handling complex commercial agreements.
• Strong expertise in football regulation and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Advise on football regulatory matters to ensure compliance.
• Oversee litigation management and legal risk assessment.

Skills

Commercial Contract Negotiation

Football Regulation Expertise

Legal Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel

Newcastle United

Permanent

Closing Date: 16/06/2025

We are the heartbeat of the city. Be part of our proud history, where we strive for excellence on and off the pitch. As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, we invite you to join the Newcastle United family—bringing people and communities together through passion and ambition.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team, providing high-quality, business-focused legal support across Newcastle United. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to lead on a diverse range of legal matters, including complex commercial contracts, football regulations, and governance.

You will provide clear, strategic legal advice across the Club—ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting key initiatives.

Additionally, you will mentor and develop junior legal team members, fostering a high-performing legal function. This role sits at the intersection of sport, law, and business, giving you the chance to make a impact across all areas of the Club in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements, including sponsorship, retail, and intellectual property contracts.

Advise on football regulatory matters across the Premier League, FA, UEFA, and FIFA, ensuring compliance and strategic structuring.

Support the General Counsel with board meetings, corporate governance, and stakeholder communication.

Oversee litigation management, legal risk assessment, and continuous improvement of legal processes.

Deliver legal training and provide guidance on key regulatory developments.

Contribute to strategic projects central to the Club’s growth and operations.

Liaise with external counsel as needed, particularly on real estate and specialist legal matters.

Your Impact

Qualified solicitor with approximately 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).

Proven experience handling complex commercial agreements within a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.

Strong expertise in football regulation and compliance frameworks.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify legal concepts for various stakeholders.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Flexible approach, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours commitments.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, therefore please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to Apply

To access the job description for this role please Click Here . For further information about the Club and our values please visit our website.

Please note- Only applications that have come via the website will be considered.

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