Strategic General Counsel — Football Club

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is seeking a General Counsel to lead the legal, governance, regulatory and safeguarding functions across the club and its entities. You will provide strategic legal advice to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and departments, ensuring risks are identified, managed and mitigated while supporting sporting, commercial and community objectives.

You will oversee governance, compliance, data protection, safeguarding, employment matters and disputes; mentor the

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in commercial/contract law.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and risk management.
• Expertise in negotiation and dispute management.
• Practical knowledge of data protection and privacy law.
• Understanding of safeguarding within professional sport.
• Stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership to the Board and Senior Leadership Team on significant matters.
• Oversee governance, compliance, data protection and safeguarding frameworks.
• Lead and manage external advisers and ensure contractual governance across the club.
• Advise on football regulatory matters and safeguarding investigations.
• Support and mentor the Legal & Safeguarding team and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Commercial/contract law

Governance & risk

Negotiation

Data protection

Safeguarding knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is seeking a General Counsel to lead the legal, governance, regulatory and safeguarding functions across the club and its entities. You will provide strategic legal advice to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and departments, ensuring risks are identified, managed and mitigated while supporting sporting, commercial and community objectives.

You will oversee governance, compliance, data protection, safeguarding, employment matters and disputes; mentor the