Contract Type: Full-Time
Location: London, (Hybrid Flexibility)
Department: Legal and Governance
Grade: PM4
Salary: £95-105K
7+ years PQE

The BHA is seeking an exceptional Head of Legal and Governance to lead a high-performing team comprising a Senior Data Privacy Counsel and a Junior Lawyer. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role offers a compelling hybrid opportunity for a seasoned lawyer with significant experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment.

The position carries broad responsibility across both legal and governance functions, with an approximate 50:50 split. This ensures a diverse and strategically significant portfolio of work, spanning day-to-day operational matters through to high-impact organisational and industry projects.

Success in this role requires a proactive, pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset. In a lean in-house setting, you will be as comfortable managing routine documentation as you are briefing the Board on complex structural matters.

You will operate with confidence and agility across a range of issues, applying sound judgement and commercial acumen.

Given the sport’s deep reliance on data, you will be expected to rapidly develop a sophisticated understanding of key data flows and associated rights. You will collaborate closely with the CFO and the Head of Technology Strategy on the oversight of major contracts and the governance of the BHA’s joint venture, Racing Digital.

A high level of organisation, technical excellence and integrity is essential. You will be discreet, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to inspire trust and model the highest professional standards. While an interest in horseracing is advantageous, it is not a requirement.

Equal opportunities

We acknowledge that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success and we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. People with disabilities or from ethnically diverse communities are currently underrepresented in the organisation and therefore we welcome these candidates to apply.

How to apply

For further information, please see the full job description here.

Please apply by completing the Application Form here, as only candidates who have applied via the form will be considered. Our applications are anonymised in-line with our D&I initiatives and supporting documents are only provided to recruiting managers at interview stage.

The closing date for applications is 28 April 2026.

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THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.

Purpose: You will work in a small legal team assisting primarily with a broad range of Corporate Talent (Athletes, Creators and Music) working on commercial, corporate and employment matters.  

Reporting: The position will report directly into the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the Vice President, Legal based in London.

Duties: 

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial and employment contracts, including agent employment and consultancy agreements, service agreements, introducer agreements, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements, and joint venture agreements.
• Providing assistance and support with acquisitions, working within the internal M&A team, drafting documents such as bid letters, letters of intent, term sheets, share and asset purchase agreements, carrying out/reviewing due diligence and instructing external counsel (both in the UK and internationally).
• Taking ownership of contractual disputes, settlement agreements and debt collection.
• Monitoring and ensuring ongoing compliance (including anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, sanctions and data protection) and providing in-house training. 
• Supporting legal business needs of subsidiaries across EMEA and APAC.

 Skills/Qualifications:

• 2-4+ years PQE, with in-house experience (including secondments).
• Experience in commercial, corporate (including M&A) and employment law.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to take instruction from and work effectively with legal team members and business divisions.
• Ability to step out of comfort zone and take ownership of matters when required.
• Ability to think on your feet in a commercial manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to liaise with the EMEA, APAC and US colleagues.
• Excellent technical ability, responsiveness and attention to detail.

How to apply

For further details including how apply, please follow this link.

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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