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General Counsel

The FA

The Football Association is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

THE ROLE

Proactively manage the legal and governance risk for The FA, playing a critical role in helping the organisation deliver on its purpose.
As a member of the Executive, establish trusted partnerships with senior colleagues in contributing to the successful leadership, development and direction of The FA.
Develop and retain effective relationships with all key stakeholders and external governance bodies, acting in pursuit of the best interests of The FA and the game.
Lead a proactive, high-performing and collaborative team that works in close partnership with stakeholders across the organisation.

THE PERSON

An established General Counsel, able to operate as a trusted adviser at the highest levels, and in this role specifically with the Chair, CEO and Board.
Have excellent judgement and will bring a broad perspective to complex issues. Possesses the emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills to influence and shape decisions in the Board, Council and Executive environments.
Have a well-developed understanding of risk, the foresight to identify emerging risks and the pragmatism to mitigate those risks effectively.
Preferably will have worked at a senior level in regulated industries and understands the complexity this brings to football and the management of all our stakeholders.

How to Apply

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