At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal matters to protect and promote English football's sustainability.
- Company: Join the Independent Football Regulator, dedicated to safeguarding football for fans and communities.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, permanent position, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on regulatory impact.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes the future of English football and its governance.
- Qualifications: Legal expertise with a passion for sports and community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 64700 - 77480 £ per year.
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime, set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection. The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.
The IFR's legal team plays a core role in advising and supporting all areas of our functions. This work will include advising, amongst other issues, on the IFR's powers and obligations, current and future consultation exercises, the legal risks attaching to different regulatory strategies and approaches, regulatory investigations and enforcement, litigation and appeals, the IFR's decision-making obligations, corporate governance.
Legal Advisor employer: The Independent Football Regulator
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and collaboration in the heart of Manchester. With a focus on employee growth, the IFR offers unique opportunities for professional development within the dynamic field of sports regulation, ensuring that every team member contributes to the sustainability and heritage of English football while enjoying a supportive work environment that values their input and expertise.
Contact Details:
The Independent Football Regulator Recruitment Team
