Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | PR1 8HU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | English Football League (EFL) |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Post Title: Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Head of Legal - Regulatory
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours
“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.
The EFL is looking for an Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance within the EFL's Legal Team underneath the guidance of the Head of Legal - Regulatory. The role will be responsible for assisting the Head of Legal - Regulatory and wider Legal Team with a variety of regulatory, legal and administrative support across the league.
More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.
JOB PURPOSE
The Legal Team sits within the wider Governance Team of the EFL, and are responsible for the following key functions:
- Legal advice and support to the wider business
- Commercial agreements
- Drafting and enforcement of EFL Rules and Regulations
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.
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Head of Legal - Regulatory
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours
“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.
The EFL is looking for an Assistant Solicitor - Regulatory and Compliance within the EFL's Legal Team underneath the guidance of the Head of Legal - Regulatory. The role will be responsible for assisting the Head of Legal - Regulatory and wider Legal Team with a variety of regulatory, legal and administrative support across the league.
More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.
JOB PURPOSE
The Legal Team sits within the wider Governance Team of the EFL, and are responsible for the following key functions:
- Legal advice and support to the wider business
- Commercial agreements
- Drafting and enforcement of EFL Rules and Regulations
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.