Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance

The Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance will provide general regulatory, legal, and administrative support primarily to the Head of Legal – Regulatory, but also the Group Head of Legal and wider legal team as required. That support will have a focus on the contentious and non-contentious work undertaken around EFL Rules and Regulations but will also be supplemented with wider ranging and varied tasks as required, reflecting the breadth of work undertaken by the team and the EFL.

 

REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE & LEGAL

•  Assist in the reviewing and drafting of the various EFL Articles, Rules, Regulations and supporting policies, procedures and guidance, together with advising colleagues and stakeholders in relation to the same.
• Assisting where required in the consultation of any potential EFL Rule and/or Regulation amendments with Clubs and other football stakeholders (where required).
• Support the Head of Legal – Regulatory with the preparation of documents for the AGM , EGMs and other key stakeholder meetings throughout a Season.
• Liaising where required with external solicitors, Counsel and/or experts on actions brought by or against the EFL or on non-contentious regulatory matters, including drafting instructions and attendance at meetings.
• Contributing to the review, maintenance and development of certain policies, procedures and guidance (whether internal or for the benefit of EFL Member Clubs).
• Engaging with other governing bodies, including the Premier League, The Football Association and the Independent Football Regulator on regulatory developments.

• Working with the wider Governance team and other departments across the EFL, such as (by way of example only) the Club Financial Reporting Unit, Player Administration and Football Operations on the application and enforcement of applicable rules, regulations, policies and guidance.
• Assisting with the administration and preparation of documents in contentious matters, including (by way of example only) correspondence to Clubs, drafting charges and other pleadings and attendance at hearings from time to time.
• Working in conjunction with colleagues, undertaking necessary work to comply with data protection legislation.
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of relevant internal policies and procedures and guidance documents.
• Assisting from time to time in the provision of general legal advice in other areas relevant to the EFL Group’s activities including commercial contracts, consumer legislation, charities law and regulations relating to advertising and promotion.
• Work proactively with the department leads to provide necessary training to internal departments as and when required

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to learn quickly.
• The ability to work flexibly and adapt accordingly to achieve defined deadlines.
• Contribute to promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.
• Lead by example by contributing to promoting the principles of the EFL:

1. Everybody Working Together - We are one team supporting each other and collaborating on our shared goals
2. Fairness & Equality - Being consistent and inclusive for everyone - showing respect
3. Listening & Learning - Communicating with trust and honesty - growing as individuals and enabling others to do so too