Department:            Legal

Location:                 Motorsport UK, Bicester Motion.

Hours of Work:       Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Core hours are 09:00 until 17:30, Mon – Fri.

Working Pattern:    Hybrid: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote.

Line Manager:         Regulatory Counsel

Direct Reports:        None                                                                   

Grade:                       D

Salary:                       £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Role Purpose

The Legal Counsel will lead the delivery of Motorsport UK’s commercial legal function, with primary responsibility for managing day-to-day commercial matters and the effective triage and progression of instructions received by the Legal Department.

Working closely with the Paralegal and Consultant General Counsel, the role will provide practical legal advice across the organisation, manage routine contractual matters. 

The role provides an opportunity to develop broad in-house experience within a national governing body operating across sport, regulation, commercial activity and governance.

Primary Objectives

The Legal Counsel will be expected to exercise sound judgement in identifying matters requiring senior input. Complex, strategically significant or high-risk matters will be escalated to the Consultant General Counsel. 

These may include litigation, material safety or safeguarding matters, major commercial arrangements, corporate governance issues and strategically significant projects. The role therefore requires someone capable not simply of identifying a legal issue, but of understanding its wider organisational significance and ensuring that risk is appropriately managed and escalated

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the objectives listed above, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for:

Commercial & Data:

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, services agreements, consultancy agreements, NDAs, event organisation agreements, and other standard commercial arrangements.
• Manage the Legal Department’s contract schedule, including tracking contractual deadlines, renewals, termination dates, and outstanding actions.
• Support internal stakeholders through the contracting process and ensure appropriate approvals and execution requirements are followed.
• Provide day-to-day advice to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, engaging at an early stage to support the development and negotiation of commercial arrangements, including events, championships, and sponsorship agreements.
• Advise on procurement, intellectual property matters and managing the data protection process, including processing DSARs and advising and acting on potential data challenges and potential breaches. 
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including licence declarations, consent requirements and compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). 
• Escalate complex, high-value or strategically significant commercial matters where appropriate.

Legal enquiries and stakeholder management:

• Manage and triage incoming Legal Department enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritised and allocated.
• Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice to teams across Motorsport UK.
• Maintain appropriate records of legal instructions, advice, and case progression.
• Support the development of guidance, templates, and self-service resources to enable departments to manage routine matters independently.

Wider legal support:

• Support the Regulatory Legal Counsel and Consultant General Counsel on more complex matters where required.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation across the organisation.

Core Competencies

We are looking for a commercially minded and pragmatic lawyer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced sporting environment. The successful candidate will need to balance sound legal analysis with practical judgement, acting as an enabler to the sport and wider business, not a barrier. 

Below are the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in this role:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or equivalent UK qualification.
• At least 2 years of in-house legal experience, within sport is desirable. 
• Strong legal analysis, drafting and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice.
• Experience advising on data protection matters. 
• Experience of managing and advising on commercial contracts, whether in-house or in private practice.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify and assess legal, regulatory, corporate, liability and reputational risk.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedural frameworks consistently and proportionately.
• Confidence advising and constructively challenging stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational and case-management skills, including the ability to triage a high volume of competing matters and prioritise according to urgency and risk.

Desirable Competencies

• Experience in sports, media, or entertainment matters. 
• A working knowledge and ability to advise on competition law matters. 
• An understanding of motor sport and its sporting and regulatory structures would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

How to Apply

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Department:            Legal

Location:                 Motorsport UK, Bicester Motion.

Hours of Work:        Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Core hours are 09:00 until 17:30, Mon – Fri.

Working Pattern:     Hybrid: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote.

Line Manager:         Operations Director

Direct Reports:        2                                                                          

Grade:                      E

Salary:                     £60,000 - £65,000

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Legal Counsel will lead the delivery of Motorsport UK’s regulatory legal function, with primary responsibility for managing day-to-day regulatory matters and the effective triage and progression of instructions received by the Legal Department.

Working closely with the Paralegal and Consultant General Counsel, the role will provide practical legal advice across the organisation, manage both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters. 

The role provides an opportunity to develop broad in-house experience within a national governing body operating across sport, regulation and governance.

Primary Objectives

The Regulatory Legal Counsel will be expected to exercise sound judgement in identifying matters requiring senior input. Complex, strategically significant or high-risk matters will be escalated to the Consultant General Counsel. 

These may include serious incidents and litigation, complex disciplinary proceedings, material safety or safeguarding matters, major event arrangements, and strategically significant projects. The role therefore requires someone capable not simply of identifying a legal issue, but of understanding its wider organisational significance and ensuring that risk is appropriately managed and escalated.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the objectives listed above, the Regulatory Legal Counsel will be responsible for:

Regulatory and disciplinary:

• Play an integral role in the Legal Department’s case-management and triage process, assessing incoming matters by legal, regulatory, corporate, reputational and liability risk and determining the appropriate route for progression or escalation.
• Work closely with Motorsport UK’s sporting disciplines to support the development and implementation of their strategies, providing solutions-focused advice while protecting Motorsport UK’s legal, regulatory, liability and reputational position.
• Advise Motorsport UK officials, including Stewards and Clerks of the Course, on judicial and regulatory processes, procedural requirements and the application of the NCR.
• Provide post-event legal and regulatory support, including advice arising from judicial decisions, incidents, complaints, appeals and other matters requiring follow-up or escalation.
• Advise internal teams and stakeholders on the interpretation and application of Motorsport UK’s National Competition Rules and associated policies and procedures.
• Manage day-to-day regulatory and disciplinary matters, including advising on complaints, regulatory queries, disciplinary matters, safeguarding investigations, licence matters and case correspondence.
• Support the preparation and progression of matters referred to the National Court and other judicial or disciplinary processes.
• Draft and review regulations, policies, procedures and regulatory guidance, and support the ongoing development of Motorsport UK’s regulatory framework.
• Attend and advise on Motorsport UK’s Judicial and Rules Committees. 
• Preparation and implementation of Motorsport UK’s National Court, with the prospect of development into advocacy for Motorsport UK, with the support of the Consultant General Counsel.
• Manage, advise and respond to escalated complaints under Motorsport UK’s Complaint Policy. 

Legal enquiries and stakeholder management:

• Manage and triage incoming Legal Department enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring matters are appropriately prioritised and allocated.
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to teams across Motorsport UK.
• Maintain appropriate records of legal instructions, advice and case progression.
• Support the development of guidance, templates and self-service resources to enable departments to manage routine matters independently.

Team management:

• Provide day-to-day supervision, training and support to the Legal Counsel and Paralegal, including allocation and review of work and development of legal and regulatory knowledge.

Wider legal support:

• Support the Consultant General Counsel on more complex regulatory matters where required.
• Support governance, safeguarding, claims and litigation matters where appropriate.
• Contribute to regulatory and policy development and implementation across the organisation.

Core Competencies

We are looking for a pragmatic lawyer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced sporting environment. The successful candidate will need to balance sound legal analysis with practical judgement, acting as an enabler to the sport and wider business, not a barrier. 

Below are the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in this role:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or equivalent UK qualification.
• At least 2 years of in-house legal experience, within sport is desirable. 
• Strong legal analysis, drafting and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical advice.
• Experience of advising on regulatory matters, whether in-house or in private practice.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify and assess legal, regulatory, corporate, liability and reputational risk.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedural frameworks consistently and proportionately.
• Confidence advising and constructively challenging stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational and case-management skills, including the ability to triage a high volume of competing matters and prioritise according to urgency and risk.
• Must be confident using legal AI and workflow management software as part of daily practice to support efficient working and effective organisation across the team.
• Ability to supervise, support and develop the Paralegal and effectively delegate appropriate work.

Desirable Competencies

• Experience in sports, sports governance, or another regulated environment.
• Experience of regulatory, disciplinary, judicial or investigations work.
• Experience drafting or interpreting regulations, rules, policies, or other regulatory instruments.
• An understanding of motor sport and its sporting and regulatory structures would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

How to Apply

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Job Role:    Associate / Senior Associate

Hours:          09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Team:           Sports (which is part of the wider CDR Team) 

Location:     London preferred

Benefits:

At Hill Dickinson we understand that incentives go far beyond a good salary, so we have created a comprehensive benefits package tailored around our people. 

 Here are some examples of what we offer:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days
• Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
• Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
• Optional private medical insurance via BUPA
• Annual fitness allowance
• Flexible pension scheme
• Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme
• ISA saving scheme and independent financial advice
• Medicash
• EAP with access to counselling
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back-up care per year
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Annual travel season ticket loan
• Hybrid working and dress for your day policy
• Bespoke training and development opportunities

Role Overview

Introduction to the role:

We are seeking an experienced, technically able, ambitious and commercially minded lawyer specialising in sports regulatory work to join our newly formed Sports practice based in London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of this exciting new practice, which will work for a range of clients across sport, including national and international governing bodies, event organisers, clubs, other sports organisations and other participants in sport. You will work closely with the new ‘Head of Sport’, with excellent development and progression opportunities as the practice grows.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting and advising on the application and interpretation of sporting rules and regulations, and related policies and procedures.
• Supporting clients in relation to the investigation of potential breaches of their rules and regulations.
• Presenting a variety of sports disciplinary (including anti-doping, anti-corruption, financial regulation and other matters) and safeguarding cases before domestic and international panels/tribunals (including, among others, Sport Resolutions and CAS panels), including drafting written submissions and evidence and taking responsibility for procedural matters.
• Advising clients in relation to governance matters and robust decision-making.
• Defending the lawfulness of rules and decisions made by sports organisations.
• Provide specialist regulatory input on broader commercial, sponsorship, player/participant, and dispute matters. 
• Work closely with cross‑practice specialists in other teams, including litigation, employment, commercial, and corporate.
• Contribute significantly to business development initiatives, training sessions and knowledge management.
• Working with the wider office team to proactively promote and raise the profile of Hill Dickinson and its new sports practice, including attending networking events and participating in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

What are we looking for

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in sports regulation, exceptional client management skills, and the ability to lead on major matters while contributing to the wider strategic growth of the practice.
Important criteria:

• Qualified solicitor within a reputable sports and/or contentious/regulatory practice (experience can be derived from in-house and/or private practice).
• Excellent drafting, technical analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and run cases with light supervision.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with major sports clients.
• Knowledge of the regulation and governance of domestic and international sport.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• A track record of initiating and/or supporting business development initiatives.
• Committed to maintaining professionalism and acting with careful judgement in sensitive matters.
• An understanding of the wider commercial pressures faced by sports clients.

Desirable qualities:

• Experience of safeguarding matters in sport.
• Experience of integrity matters in sport (anti-doping; anti-corruption)
• Oral advocacy experience or ambition.
• A strong existing network within the sports law industry.

If you don't meet all of the criteria above but feel that you could add real value to Hill Dickinson, we encourage you to apply and if successful, we can help you develop along the way.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief. 

We understand that our power as a firm comes from empowering our people and that it is only by encouraging and enabling individuals to be themselves at work that we can truly benefit from their rich and varied strengths.

Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. 

Disability Support 

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means if there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.

How to Apply

Please follow the link to the Pre application form - Associate / Senior Associate - Sports Regulatory job.

About Us:

London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to:

1. Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world;
2. Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
3. Train women as women; and
4. Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Our Values:

We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community

Role Purpose:

The Club Secretary serves as the principal administrative and compliance lead for all football-related activities at the club. The postholder will act as the central liaison between the Club and external stakeholders including the Women’s Super League, The FA, opposition clubs, match officials, and other key football organisations.

This role ensures that all football operations are delivered in full compliance with league and regulatory frameworks, supporting the smooth and professional running of all fixtures, player registrations, and competition obligations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisational and communication skills, a detailed understanding of the football administration landscape, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Governance and Compliance:
   • Manage all football administration duties in accordance with FA and Women’s Super League regulations.
   • Ensure timely and accurate submission of player registrations, transfers, and contracts via the relevant league systems. This will include all player contracts, registration, loan agreements and transfer documents.
   • Maintain accurate records of agent involvement in player transactions, ensuring compliance with FA and FIFA football agent regulations.
   • Coordinate GBE (Governing Body Endorsement) applications and support the Club's immigration advisers with player and staff visa matters, ensuring documentation is submitted accurately and on time.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FA and league rules, circulars, and policy changes, disseminating information appropriately to club staff.
   • Ensure the Club is compliant with all regulatory requirements, including discipline, safeguarding, and integrity frameworks.
   • Prepare and maintain accurate records for league audits, player eligibility, and disciplinary proceedings.

   • Support the finance team with the club's insurance arrangements relevant to football operations, including public liability, player and staff medical/injury insurance, and travel insurance, liaising with brokers and insurers as required.

2. Fixture and Match Administration:
   • Act as the key liaison with opposition clubs, match officials, and the league for all fixture arrangements, schedule changes, and matchday requirements.
   • Oversee matchday administrative duties, including team sheet submissions, match reports, and official communications.

   • Manage the implementation of all relevant anti-doping procedures and regulations.

3. Stakeholder Management:
   • Serve as the Club’s principal point of contact with the FA, Women’s Super League, opposition clubs, and broadcast/media partners on football administration matters.
   • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with governing bodies and league officials, ensuring the Club’s interests are represented effectively.
   • Liaise with internal departments - including performance, media, and operations -to ensure alignment and compliance across all football activities.

   • Coordinate with external partners to facilitate league meetings, delegate submissions, and formal correspondence.

4. Administration and Communication:
   • Manage correspondence relating to football operations, ensuring timely responses to all regulatory communications.
   • Maintain accurate databases for player contracts, staff accreditations, and official club documentation.
   • Provide administrative support to the Operations Director and senior leadership for league-related governance and strategic initiatives.
   • Prepare and present regular football operations and compliance reports to senior leadership, including annual league compliance reporting.

   • Support player onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with registration requirements.

5. Other Duties:
   • Support the delivery of Club audits, reviews, and internal reporting processes.

   • Undertake other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time by management.

6. Club Accountabilities:
   • To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club
   • To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch
   • To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies
   • To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
   • To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training:
Any specific qualifications or technical requirements listed here will be mandated by league and/or governing body rules

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in sports administration, law, business management, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of FA and Women’s Super League rules and regulations.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in sports governance, compliance, or administration.

Desirable:

• FA Club Secretary or League Administration training courses.
• Previous experience working within a Women’s Super League or Championship environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum three years’ experience in football administration or operations within a professional or elite sport environment.
• Strong knowledge of player registration systems (FIFA Connect, Competition Management System, etc.) and competition regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities, with acute attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience coordinating matchday operations in a broadcast or elite football setting.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, integrity, and compliance frameworks in professional sport.

Characteristics:

• Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.
• High standards of personal integrity and EQ.
• Comfortable and able to work on own initiative
• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities
• Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance
• Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.

How to Apply

How to apply

LawInSport Recruitment has been retained as exclusive agents for this position. All unsolicited, third party introductions will be forwarded directly to our team.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter which makes clear how you meet the requirements for the role, and your updated CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For your application to be considered, please use the subject line 3074 London City Lionesses - Club Secretary and name both your CV and Covering Letter files with your name first then last name (e.g., "First Name Last Name CV.pdf").

The closing date for applications is 31st October, 2026.

All applications will be considered, however, please note that due to the large number we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.