Job Description

League Managers Association (LMA) & League Coaches Association (LCA)

The League Managers Association is the collective, representative voice of all managers from the Premier League, the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet Leagues 1 and 2 and the Barclays Women's Super League and Barclays Women's Championship

The League Coaches Association is the collective association of football coaches, scouts, analysts and technical directors

Role Summary and Purpose:

The In-House Employment Solicitor will be responsible for delivering and managing the League Coaches Association (LCA) legal services and providing support to the LMA Legal Team.

Organisation: League Managers Association Reports To: LMA Legal Director and LCA Operations Director Location: Office based at St. George's Park, Staffordshire - Travel and overnight stays as required Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, plus weekend and evening work as required Salary: Dependent on experience

Key Accountabilities:

Legal

> Advise and represent LMA and LCA members on employment issues including but not limited to:

Contract reviews General employment advice Advice on termination Post-termination obligations Advising on and negotiating settlement agreements Club disciplinary and grievance issues Equality, diversity and inclusion General case management of matters and tracking of member legal engagement Legal mentoring Signposting to and management of the external Legal Team and Legal Partners Annual review of the LMA Model Contract Support the publication of LMA statements Conduct legal research and monitor trends in the Game
Regulatory/Disciplinary

> Advise members on regulatory issues including but not limited to:

Participant Behaviour GBE criteria Safeguarding Advise members on FA disciplinary matters/charges Represent members at FA investigation meetings Represent members at FA disciplinary hearings Attend stakeholder meetings Review and provide feedback on proposed regulatory changes Support the LMA Team with regulatory issues Manage LMA member representatives on various stakeholder judicial and disciplinary panels
LMA Institute of Leadership & High Performance

Provide and source legal and regulatory content for the various LMA Institute programmes Present at Masterclasses and Webinars Identify speakers and facilitators for the LMA Institute programme
Game Relations

Build effective relationships with stakeholders, clubs and their legal advisers
LMA Team

Develop strong working relationships with the LMA Team Develop strong working relationships with LMA members and the wider LMA Legal Team / Panel Provide HR and in-house legal support to the Legal Director Provide legal support to the Member Services and Commercial Teams Contribute to the Team environment and take on roles as required

Person Specification

The person specification describes the knowledge, skills, aptitudes, experience and qualifications that the LMA deems necessary for successful performance in the job role.

Skills and Abilities

4-6 years' PQE in employment law Knowledge of the professional football industry (or another sport) Ability to prioritise work effectively and provide timely, sound legal advice on a range of matters to strict deadlines Ability to work independently, managing a varied caseload Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships internally and externally Significant organisational and administrative skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Work well under pressure Empathetic and approachable

Benefits

Private Healthcare Pension Free access to gym facilities at St. George's Park Subsidised lunches at St. George's Park

Other Considerations

Relocation as necessary in order to work from St. George's Park Ability to work irregular and out-of-office hours as dictated by member needs Ability to travel throughout the country, including overnight stays Clean driving licence

Equal Opportunities

The LMA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender.

How to Apply

Please submit a covering letter and CV to recruitment@leaguemanagers.com

All applications will be treated in confidence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: LMA In-House Employment Solicitor