The Client
I am working with a recognized Sports related Organization who is looking to add an exciting lawyer to their regulatory team to help support on key regulatory issues they are investigating.
This role will allow you to work on "big ticket items" where you can see the projects spanning across disciplinary, investigations, arbitration, financial reg and much more! You will work closely with sports regulators as well as sports teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who is in private practice or in-house who would love to work in a dynamic industry but is looking for that opportunity to showcase their varied contentious experience.
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This is a senior hire with the view of the right candidate being appointed Head of Legal from the outset, however the client will consider on a case by case basis. This individual will be at the forefront of issues within the sports.
My client does not take a prescriptive view on profiles as such is very keen to see candidates from a contentious regulatory, white collar crime, investigations, financial regulation or even contentious competition experience.
Responsibilities:
Supporting the Head of Legal and Director within the team on high profiled matters as well as having the opportunity to work autonomously too!
* Assisting with the investigation of breaches and the process of determining and sanctioning those breaches
* Assisting with the management of disputes, often by way of arbitration
* Advising the wider business on all elements of financial Rules
* Ensure compliance with any changes of control and new investment or the appointment of new Directors
* Domestic and International sports regulation
The ideal candidate will have some (if not all) of the following characteristics and skills:
* E&W Qualified (8PQE+)
* Trained at recognized City Law firm
* A self-starter attitude, excellent presentation and communication techniques
* Experience in one of the following: white collar crime investigations, general litigation or arbitration.
What is on offer:
* Competitive base salary (Top of the market for industry)
* Generous Bonus up to 15%
* Hybrid working
* Other fantastic benefits including generous pension contribution
If you have a strong contentious background that is looking for a unique sports related role, then click apply or email me at luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk