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A rare opportunity for a senior regulatory or litigation lawyer to join one of the UK’s biggest sporting organisations.
A rare opportunity for a senior regulatory or litigation lawyer to join one of the UK’s biggest sporting organisations.
Our client, a household name in the sports industry, is looking to secure a Head of Legal with experience in litigation, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. This is a newly created permanent role in a growing and dynamic Regulatory team.
This role has arisen due to the continuously evolving nature of financial regulations in the sport, and the need to manage all aspects of these rules to maintain a fair and robust competition. Our client is based in London with hybrid work arrangements on offer. It is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and the ideal candidate will be able to manage demanding time frames and a variety of stakeholders.
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Joining a team of 10 lawyers, the Head of Legal will co-lead the team with a number of direct reports. You will provide legal advice to the wider business and external stakeholders on a range of areas including enforcement of financial regulations, Owners’ and Directors’ compliance and the impact of an independent regulator of the sport.
There will be the opportunity to assist in drafting rule changes and providing advice to clubs with respect to the interpretation of these rules and regulations. The Head of Legal will manage disputes with clubs and third parties, and be responsible for maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
For further information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Victoria Pomfret at Robert Walters.
victoria.pomfret@robertwalters.com
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Disputes & Arbitration
Industry: Legal
Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + bonus and benefits
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: IA8252-68891EF5
Date posted: 14 January 2025
Consultant: Victoria Pomfret
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