Do you dream of working at the heart of elite rugby, supporting a legendary team on a world stage? Do you dream about working with a passionate, hardworking and friendly team? We are the team behind the team, come and join us!

WHO ARE WE

The British & Irish Lions is an iconic sporting brand in the world of rugby. Every four years, the Lions – the best of the best selected from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – travel to the southern hemisphere to take on Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa on landmark tours.The British & Irish Lions has announced the initial details of a historic inaugural Lions Women’s Tour with the best women’s players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales travelling to New Zealand to play the current world champions in 2027.The Lions foundations are strong, built upon 130 years of history and tradition with tours taking place regularly since 1888. The Lions is once in a lifetime experience for fans and leaves an enduring legacy wherever the team visit. Selection is the pinnacle of any eligible player’s career and an endorsement that you are amongst the very best in your position.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Lions are seeking a bright and motivated solicitor to join our in-house legal and governance team and support the Director of Legal & Governance. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, working alongside industry leaders and playing a key role in the success of this iconic rugby brand.

• Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025.
• Salary: £60- 70K (UK) or €60- 70K (Ireland) depending on experience.
• Location: Flexible within Ireland or the UK. If located in the UK, the successful candidate will mainly work from home with travel to London and Dublin as required. The Lions HQ is based in Dublin and if the successful candidate is based in Ireland then they may work from the office on a hybrid basis.
• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience supporting a legendary sporting brand on the world stage.
• Work alongside an experienced Director of Legal & Governance who has a proactive approach to wellbeing, training and development.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to the success of the Lions and rugby more generally.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice specific to the Lions’ operations, supporting areas such as:
  • Sponsorship and partnership agreements
  • Player contracts and image rights
  • Ticketing and merchandising agreements
  • Digital transformation projects
  • Broadcasting rights and media deals
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of contracts using commercial pragmatism.
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues and emerging areas of law, including intellectual property rights surrounding the Lions brand, and data privacy regulations.
• Contribute to the Lions’ digital transformation strategy by providing assistance with data protection and digital projects.
• Assist with managing and mitigating legal risks associated with touring, event management, and brand partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant sports regulations, licensing requirements, and national laws across touring destinations.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Lions team and external stakeholders on Lions-related projects.
• Attend key meetings and briefings to stay up-to-date on developments that may impact the Lions, the sport, and the wider commercial landscape.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Qualifications and Expertise

• Circa 2-5 years Post Qualification Experience in a UK or Ireland jurisdiction with demonstrable experience in commercial law (both contract drafting and negotiation). Applications from candidates with more or less experience will be considered, however the salary banding is fixed.
• Excellent communication, research and writing skills.
• Hands-on experience in data protection and digital projects work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and presentation skills, recognising the important of continuous engagement and the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels, many of whom have no legal background.
• The ability to collaborate with and understand all areas of the business to contribute affectively to the legal function.
• Demonstrate the highest professional standards of operation and delivery at all times, including working to tight deadlines.
• Proactive with a drive to constantly develop and improve all aspects of the legal function.
• Committed, loyal and highly trustworthy and someone who demonstrates the values of the Lions.

Commencement: ASAP

Apply here if you are based in the UK

Apply here if you are based in Ireland