Legal Manager
The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
Job Role: Legal Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Location: Hamble (Office based with potential for hybrid working)
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
- 36 days holiday including public holidays
- 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme,
- Free life insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Free charging point for electric vehicles at the office
- Social Events
- RYA Membership
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Manager to join our newly created Legal Governance and Integrity Department. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and oversee the legal aspects of the RYA Advisory Service, a key benefit offered to our personal and organisational members.
The post holder will be responsible for providing legal input for the RYA’s advisory service, including developing guidance, addressing questions, and conducting training. They will report to the Head of Legal, and will be responsible for overseeing other members of the advisory team, along with external advisers, and may be asked to assist with broader RYA-related legal issues.
Your responsibilities as Legal Manager will include, but are not limited to:
- Legal Advisory: Provide and oversee legal advice for RYA members and affiliates on boating-related issues. Offer guidance on dispute resolution, liability, property, constitutional, employment, and corporate matters.
- Research and Guidance: Conduct research on legal issues, monitor changes in laws, and communicate updates through articles, guidance notes, and presentations. Develop and maintain template legal documents.
- Leadership: Oversee and motivate members of the RYA’s Legal Team. Work with other RYA experts to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive advisory service.
- Collaboration: Work with other departments, sports organisations, and entities on matters of mutual interest. Assist in lobbying activities and respond to consultations.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track usage of the legal advice service, monitor legislation affecting boating, and report trends to the Head of Legal.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Legal qualification entitling the practice of law in the UK.
- Post-qualification experience in relevant legal fields.
- Experience managing a diverse workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively present key legal issues to stakeholders.
To Apply
Please review the full job description and send a completed application form and an equality monitoring form to jobs@rya.org.uk
Job description | Application form | Equality monitoring form
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Closing date for applications: 06 October 2024
Interviews: week commencing 16 October 2024
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
