Role Title: Interim Legal Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover)

Salary : Up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience 

Location: The National Cycling Centre, Manchester 

About British Cycling

Linked to our new purpose of bringing the joy of cycling to everyone, British Cycling has recently embarked on an exciting new journey. The organisation has a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration on Paris 2024 and our growing portfolio of major events.

About you

• Sufficient educational attainment to demonstrate ability to carry out the role to the required standard, current Solicitors Practising Certificate and reasonable level of PQE.
• Excellent knowledge and strong experience of drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements .
• Good knowledge of Data Protection requirements and of commercial and contract law
• An understanding of employment law, regulatory frameworks and legal issues and the Equality Act is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with an ability to analyse and disseminate information whilst keeping robust records.

What will you be doing?

• Provide advice and support to the Head of Legal & Integrity in providing advice to British Cycling colleagues, on all legal issues affecting the organisation including, principally:

1. Commercial sponsorship agreements;
2. Agreements with external suppliers, consultants and stakeholders;
3. Member and event insurance claims
4. other issues including, regulatory, employment, defence of liability and other contentious matters, intellectual property, medical, data protection, anti-doping and property law (as required from time to time).

• Draft and review a range of legal agreements including commercial, sponsorship, supplier, NDA and partnership agreements.
• Support the drafting and development of British Cycling’s Technical Regulations.
• Support the drafting and implementation of processes and policies at all levels within British Cycling.
• Act as Disciplinary Clerk for disciplinary hearings, liaising with British Cycling’s Disciplinary Panel

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by using the apply button provided on the page.  

Closing date: 8th November 2024

Start date: December 2024