Legal Counsel (Regulatory) 3-4PQE in Slough

Main responsibilities include providing accurate, timely and commercially-minded legal advice on a range of regulatory matters, including to members of senior and executive management and the Board of Directors. Pro-actively working and assisting in tasks and initiatives to ensure the Club complies with its various legal and statutory obligations. Leading and supporting on litigation matters across all departments as the need arises. Providing a positive and solutions-oriented approach to issues and challenges, often in relation to challenging and innovative matters. Supporting and pro-actively assisting the Head of Legal (Regulatory) in developing processes and initiatives that will contribute to a culture of best practice and a positive working team environment. Embracing and demonstrating the Club’s values in manner, approach and output. Aligning activities to the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion outcomes. Assisting in the development and delivery of efficient legal processes within the Club. Encouraging and supporting other members of the team to meet the requirements and challenges of their respective roles. Identifying and assuming responsibility for legal and non-legal projects. Working with departments to deliver projects in a timely and efficient manner. Contributing to the development and roll-out of knowhow across the Club. Working with external advisors where necessary to ensure value and delivery within required timeframes.

Measures of performance include drive and enthusiasm, with an ability to demonstrate pro-active ownership and management of tasks and projects through to completion. Excellent inter-personal and team working skills that inspire trust and confidence both within the Club’s legal team and amongst its internal clients. Setting an example to the team, including in demeanor and dedication. An ability to effectively identify and manage issues and risks. Adopts a positive ‘can do’ approach when seeking solutions. Demonstrates a willingness to take responsibility for matters and people within the regulatory side of the team. Effectively manages time and competing demands, escalates and delegates work where appropriate. Keeps senior legal team members well informed of progress on matters. Demonstrates a confident and persuasive communication style (verbal and written) which adapts to the audience and circumstances. Takes pride in the provision of their work with excellent attention to detail. Ability to present and communicate complex information in a simple and compelling way. Well-organised, by way of time management skills.

Qualifications: UK qualified lawyer.

Experience: 3-4 years PQE in a reputable commercial litigation and/or regulatory practice or in-house team.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and parental. If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please liaise with your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.