Role: Legal Counsel
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
Location: American Express Stadium, BN1 9BL, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 10 March 2026
Interviews: First stage w/c 9th March 2026. Second stage w/c 16th March 2026


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 are essential to our success


Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:


- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
- Be Fan Focused


How we say thank you


In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:


- 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 the team.


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.


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.