Senior Regulatory Lawyer, Mat Cover

British Horseracing Authority; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports governing body in London is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Lawyer to manage complex prosecutions under the Rules of Racing. The successful candidate must have regulatory experience, particularly in sports, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of circa £65,000 and hybrid working arrangements. The candidate will guide junior colleagues and liaise with senior stakeholders concerning updates and policies. Join us to play a vital role in promoting safety and integrity in horseracing.

Qualifications

• Experienced lawyer with a strong background in regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex regulatory cases effectively.
• Experience in a sports governing body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex prosecutions under the Rules of Racing.
• Provide advice and support to junior colleagues.
• Work with stakeholders on updates to rules and policies.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Case management

Communication skills

Interest in sports regulation

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

Organisation British Horseracing Authority
Salary circa £65,000
Location London, Hybrid Working
Contract type Fixed Term
Closing date 1 February 2026

Reports to: Head of Regulation
Location: London based, Hybrid working available
Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Full Time

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is the governing and regulatory body for horseracing in Great Britain. It is the BHA’s role to act for and on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring that the highest standards apply on and away from the racecourse. It is responsible for promoting and regulating the sport, which is at the heart of a major leisure and entertainment sector, a leading betting product, and the focus of an important breeding industry.

The role of the Regulatory team is to ensure the BHA is seen as a capable and progressive regulator, maintaining high levels of integrity whilst delivering the right conditions to ensure the continued growth of the sport. As such, fairness between participants, clarity and consistency, and the promotion of the safety and welfare of horses and people in the sport are key.

Reporting into the Head of Regulation, the Senior Regulatory Lawyer will be responsible for case managing the more complex prosecutions under the Rules of Racing. This includes equine and human Anti‑Doping, equine welfare, and corruption cases. As a senior member of the team, the successful applicant will be required to provide advice and support to more junior colleagues in relation to case progression. This role will also involve providing advice at a senior stakeholder level in relation to updates to the Rules of Racing and associated policies/projects.

The successful candidate will be an experienced lawyer, with experience of providing advice and managing complex cases in a regulatory setting. Experience of working on behalf of another sport’s governing body would be particularly advantageous. This role will involve working closely with other lawyers, investigators and betting analysts, so excellent communication skills are key. A keen interest in sport and sports regulation, preferably with a strong interest in horseracing or other equine sports, is desirable.

Equal Opportunities

We acknowledge that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success and we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. People with disabilities or from ethnically diverse communities are currently underrepresented in the organisation and therefore we welcome these candidates to apply.