This role will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel in the management of the clubs legal and governance functions, across all aspects of the business.
Responsibilities
* Support the General Counsel with legal and governance functions.
* Liaise with colleagues and external advisers to progress legal matters.
* Draft standard template contracts and assist with regular updates.
* Assist with commercial and regulatory disputes.
* Maintain contracts and policies/procedures databases.
* Coordinate with departments to ensure policies and procedures are current.
* Conduct legal and commercial research.
* Support other departments where required.
* Provide support for key governance meetings.
* Contribute to legal and governance‑related projects.
* Provide administrative assistance to the General Counsel.
* Act in a manner that supports the Clubs expected behaviours of positivity, respect and togetherness.
Qualifications
* Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDL).
* Completed LPC or SQE preferred but not required.
* No legal experience essential, but candidate should be actively pursuing a career in law and have an interest in the sports sector.
* No route to qualifying as a solicitor with the club.
* Applications from qualified solicitors will not be considered.
* Applicants based outside the United Kingdom will not be considered.
Benefits
Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits:
* Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies.
* Pension Scheme with Royal London.
* Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
* Opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
* Wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and dependents, and access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road and Avant Training Centre.
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