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Job Title: In-House Employment SolicitorOrganisation: League Managers AssociationReports To: LMA Legal Director and LCA Operations DirectorLocation: Office based at St. Georges Park, StaffordshireTravel and overnight stays as requiredHours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, plus weekend and evening work as requiredSalary: Dependent on experienceRole Summary and PurposeThe 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.Key Accountabilities:Legal > Advise and represent LMA and LCA members on employment issues including but not limited to:Contract reviewsGeneral employment adviceAdvice on terminationPost-termination obligationsAdvising on and negotiating settlement agreementsClub disciplinary and grievance issuesEquality, 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 GameRegulatory/Disciplinary > Advise members on regulatory issues including but not limited to:Participant BehaviourGBE criteriaSafeguarding> 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 panelsLMA Institute of Leadership & High Performance > Provide and source legal and regulatory content for the variousLMA Institute programmes> Present at Masterclasses and Webinars> Identify speakers and facilitators for the LMA Institute programmeGame Relations > Build effective relationships with stakeholders, clubs and their legal advisersLMA 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 requiredPerson SpecificationThe 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 approachableBenefits Private healthcare Pension Free access to gym facilities at St. Georges Park Subsidised lunches at St. Georges ParkOther Considerations Relocation as necessary in order to work from St. Georges 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 licenceEqual OpportunitiesThe 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.To apply - please submit a covering letter and CV to recruitment@leaguemanagers.comAll applications will be treated in confidence