At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the legal function of a fast-growing women's football league and manage commercial agreements.
- Company: Join WSL Football, the leading organisation in women's football in England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering team and make a real impact in sports law.
- Qualifications: Strong background in commercial contracts and hands-on legal experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An opportunity to build the legal function of the fastest-growing league in world sport.
WSL Football runs the top two divisions of women’s football in England. Two years in, the business is growing quickly across broadcast, sponsorship and partnerships, and it is now hiring its first permanent in-house lawyer. This is a rare chance to shape a legal function from the ground up, own the commercial work that drives the league forward, and grow as the organisation grows.
This is a hands-on, commercial-first role. You will personally draft and negotiate the deals, own the day-to-day legal workload, and sit alongside a commercial team that wants legal in the room helping deals happen, not reviewing them after the event.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements: sponsorship, media and partnerships, licensing and IP, supplier and procurement, and software, SaaS and data contracts.
- Own the day-to-day legal workload from instruction to completion, including NDAs, competition terms and player-related agreements.
- Improve templates, workflows, precedents and legal technology so the function runs efficiently as the league grows.
- Provide regulatory and governance support on FA, UEFA and FIFA rules and board matters, working alongside an experienced in-house Head of Standards and Regulations.
- Partner closely with the commercial, operations, football and medical teams as a trusted, approachable adviser.
- Manage external counsel efficiently on specialist or higher-risk matters.
A strong grounding in commercial contracts and drafting, with genuine ownership of deals from first instruction to signature.
Comfortable working hands-on and at volume, without a legal team beneath you.
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk, and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills.
Exposure to regulatory or governance frameworks, and prior in-house experience.
A competitive salary, with an annual bonus of up to 10% based on company and individual performance.
BUPA private healthcare, life insurance at four times salary and a 6% employer pension contribution.
25 days annual leave plus a thank-you day.
Farringdon office, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office and some travel as required.
WSL Football and Executives in Sport Group are committed to building a diverse and inclusive game.
Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht in London employer: WSL Football
WSL Football offers a unique opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing league in world sport, where you can shape the legal function from the ground up. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including private healthcare and a strong pension contribution, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role provides an exciting environment for professional growth alongside a dynamic commercial team. The Farringdon office fosters a collaborative work culture, allowing you to engage directly with various teams while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
