Legal Counsel

Organisation: Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

Salary: Dependent on experience.

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing.

Contract type: Permanent (Full time).

Closing date: 10 March 2026.

Hours: Full time.

Job Description Role: Legal Counsel. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating contracts across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, as well as a diverse range of commercial and operational agreements with partners, suppliers and service providers. You will support stakeholders across every department of the club.

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Join our in‑house legal team Join our in‑house legal team and play a pivotal role at the heart of our football operations. You’ll lead on drafting and negotiating contracts across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, as well as a diverse range of commercial and operational agreements with partners, suppliers and service providers. Your role will be to internally support stakeholders across every department of the club.

What we are looking for We are seeking a qualified solicitor with between 3-5 years of post qualification experience, gained within private practice, an in‑house legal team, or a comparable environment. You will bring confidence and credibility in advising, negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, demonstrating sound judgement, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high performance setting.

You will also possess the ability to respond strategically and tactically to the evolving needs of the Club, ensuring your work aligns with our organisational priorities and contributes to delivering timely, effective outcomes that support our long term success.

Our values

Treat People Well

Exceed Expectations

Aim High. Never Give Up

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

Enhanced family policies

Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season

In‑house training programme and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact

Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional Information This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

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