Lawyer (Commercial)

Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Salary: Competitive
Location: Lord's (minimum 3 days in the office)
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 April 2026
Job Description: PURPOSE

The successful candidate for this role will provide legal support to the ECB with a particular focus on commercial and non-contentious matters. Reporting in to the Head of Commercial (Legal), the role will work across the ECB, providing legal advice on a variety of matters such as contracts, data protection and intellectual property, helping ensure that the ECB is protected from legal and reputational risks.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.

Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.

Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.

Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You have an interest in sport and are keen to work for a national governing body of a major sport.

You enjoy negotiating and advising on a wide variety of contracts.

You have excellent business and practical judgement, strong problem-solving skills and technical legal skills.

You enjoy being part of the business and contributing to wider organisational objectives.

You enjoy acting as a facilitator looking for solutions.

YOU’LL BE DOING

Providing excellent legal advice to the ECB on all commercial and non-contentious matters.

Drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including sponsorship agreements, staging agreements, player agreements, funding agreements, licensing agreements, technology agreements, and other agreements with stakeholders and suppliers.

Advising on commercial matters connected to ECB competitions such as The Hundred.

Advising on data protection matters and ensuring that the ECB complies with legislation and guidance.

Advising on intellectual property matters, including assisting with the management of the ECB’s intellectual property portfolio and ensuring that the ECB is protected in this area.

Effectively assessing and managing legal and reputational risks to the ECB.

Providing instructions to external counsel where appropriate.

Ensuring relevant policies are up to date and adhered to.

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.

YOU’LL HAVE

The right to work in the UK.

At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a solicitor in private practice or in-house (and the authorisation to work as a solicitor in England and Wales).

Experience advising on a variety of commercial and non-contentious matters, and excellent technical legal skills, contract drafting and negotiating skills.

The ability to provide robust legal advice in a practical and concise manner.

Excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.

The ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong planning and time management skills.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Competitive salary

Holiday - 25 days a year

Volunteering – 2 days a year

Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee health cash-back plan

Long-term sickness insurance

Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary 

Enhanced family leave and pay

OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Season ticket loan

Preferential access to tickets to England games

Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network

Please note that this role is office based and requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
How to apply: Please apply at the link below: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/7et7auepri