Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL) is a private company, owned by the 10 Member Clubs and CVC Capital Partners.  PRL is principally responsible for the management of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby competition and is shareholder in European Professional Championship Rugby (EPCR) which manages the Investec Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, which the Member Clubs participate in. PRL also manages the Premiership Rugby Cup and Under 18s competition.

At Premiership Rugby our vision is to create “Unmissable World-Class Sporting Entertainment that’s Accessible to All” and to be the “Beating Heart of the English Game”. Our core values are always to be inclusive, respectful, competitive, progressive and professionally excellent in everything we do. You can read more about those values at premiershiprugby.com.

We are an equal opportunities employer totally committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion.  We actively welcome applications from across all diverse communities and encourage diversity of thought and lived experience.

Role Overview:  

Reporting into our General Counsel, this role at Premiership Rugby is a great opportunity for a 3–4 year PQE qualified solicitor or barrister to join a commercially focused small in-house legal team that provides legal and business affairs support to Premiership Rugby. With a focus on data protection and compliance, the role will primarily support the commercial business to achieve its ambitious and exciting strategy to grow the English game of Club rugby.

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities:

• Legal and regulatory compliance in relation to data use for a range of projects across the commercial and sporting business including in relation to development of new technology to collect and measure data during Premiership matches – for instance GPS trackers and chip-enabled mouth guards.
• Provide general support and advice to Premiership Rugby in relation to a range of legal and business affairs issues that arise day to day
• Support the commercial team in delivering sponsorship and marketing agreements and negotiate and draft all legal contracts
• Collaborate with PRL’s stakeholders in relation to a broad array of legal issues including use of player images and performance data – including the RFU and the PRL Clubs – to ensure that there is a coherent and consistent position across rugby in relation to data
• Undertake DPIA’s where necessary and make recommendations in relation to suitable Action Plans
• Provide general support and advice to Premiership Rugby in relation to a range of legal and business affairs issues that arise day to day

Essential attributes, skills, knowledge and experience needed:

• 3-4 years PQE in a relevant private practice or in-house team
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Creative and action-oriented, bringing a solution-focused approach to your work.
• Excellent organisational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work with personal initiative but remaining part of a team
• Proven expertise in working effectively with Microsoft Teams, Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Collaborative and inclusive, able to work effectively with colleagues across the business to enable collective success.

Desirable attributes, skills, knowledge and experience needed:

• Experience in media, entertainment or other IP focused industries

What We Offer

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Professional development in a rapidly expanding organisation

Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment

Hybrid/flexible working

HOW TO APPLY:

In writing with a current CV (maximum 2 pages) and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor any applicants under the tier 2 visa programme and are therefore unable to accept applications from any candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK. 

We are committed to ensuring a wholly inclusive workplace by attracting the most talented individuals. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process to accommodate your needs, then please let us know and we will be happy to help you.