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We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC, in-house Legal team. We’re looking for an individual with expert commercial employment lawyer to provide pragmatic, timely advice across the Club, helping to ensure our people practices, decision making and policies comply with employment legislation, data protection requirements and international employment standards. In this high volume, fast paced environment, you’ll report to the Vice President, Legal and partner closely with the People & Culture team, offering hands on case management., and proactive legal insight to minimise risk and strengthen internal capability. You will be expected to handle complex ER casework, DSARs, contractual queries and global employment issues.
Job Responsibility:
Provide expert, commercially focused employment law advice to leaders and People & Culture teams and business leaders
Advise across all areas of UK employment law
Monitor developments in employment legislation and ensure the Club remains compliant and future‑ready
Produce clear legal guidance, risk assessments and recommended options
Lead ER cases
Guide the ER Manager and People team
Coach managers and People Partners on case strategy and risk management
Lead all employment‑related DSAR responses in partnership with People Services and Data Protection teams
Advise on GDPR compliance in investigations, suspensions and information sharing
Recommend process improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency
Draft and review employment contracts, senior agreements, and people policies
Ensure policies are legally compliant and aligned with Club culture
Support global/overseas contract implementation and compliance
Provide employment law advice for international hires, assignments and cross‑border working
Ensure alignment with local labour laws and global mobility requirements
Build strong partnerships across Legal, People & Culture, Safeguarding, Finance and operational teams
Manage relationships with external legal advisers to ensure quality and cost control
Deliver training on employment law, ER processes, DSARs and governance
Embed strong legal reasoning across people processes to reduce risk
Promote consistent, transparent and fair decision‑making across the Club
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with minimum 5 years’ PQE in employment law
Current practicing certificate (SRA) with up-to-date CPD
Strong background in high risk, complex employee relations and Employment Tribunal litigation
Experience working in fast paced, high profile or highly regulated environments (e.g. sport, media, large corporates)
Demonstrable experience handling DSARs, GDPR related issues and data heavy case management
Confident in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and international terms
Nice to have:
Experience advising on overseas employment matters or global mobility
Experience of working in house
Experience of commercial legal work
What we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
Life Assurance Cover
Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
Will Writing Service for future planning
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts