Sports Legal Counsel – Contracts & Compliance

Kick It Out; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Burnley is seeking a Legal Counsel to support legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice, particularly in contract review and litigation support. Responsibilities include providing practical legal advice and drafting various agreements. Interested applicants should apply via the careers page with their CV and cover letter, detailing their qualifications and experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in delivering legal advice across various legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical legal advice across the Club’s legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review and draft contracts including various agreements.
• Provide litigation support as required, including liaising with external counsel.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Excellent organisation skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

A professional football club in Burnley is seeking a Legal Counsel to support legal and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice, particularly in contract review and litigation support. Responsibilities include providing practical legal advice and drafting various agreements. Interested applicants should apply via the careers page with their CV and cover letter, detailing their qualifications and experiences.