Advising on investigations into potential anti-doping rule violations
Legal research
Interpretation of rules and regulations
Preparing independent review requests
Conducting case to answer assessments
Drafting and serving Notice/Charge Letters
Liaising with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) regarding the bringing of charges for alleged anti-doping rule violations
Liaising with NGBs in respect of anti-doping rule violation prosecutions conducted by NGBs, including reviewing submissions and evidence and attending hearings as an observer
Advising on evidence gathering
Drafting and reviewing written submissions and witness statements
Assisting with advocacy at anti-doping rule violation hearings
Managing external counsel instructed by UK Anti-Doping
Managing the provision of contractual and other non-contentious legal advice to UK Anti-Doping, both commercial and partnering, including liaising with internal teams and external counsel
Managing the UKAD Contract Database, including periodic review of UKAD contracts
Liaising with the Operations Directorate, and specifically the Intelligence and Investigations Team, in relation to investigations and relevant activities
Liaising with, and providing advice to, the Communications team
Reviewing UK and NGB anti-doping rules to ensure compliance with the Code, Policy and other standards and procedures
Managing freedom of information and subject access requests received by UK Anti-Doping, including liaising with requestors, managing deadlines, collating and reviewing requested information, considering the application of relevant legislation and drafting responses
Assisting with the implementation of the organisation’s quality and risk management system within the Case Management Team
Requirements :
Educated to degree level with additional professional legal qualification, such as LPC, BPTC
Demonstrable experience in-house and/or within private practice of handling or assisting in relation to:
Litigation;
Advocacy before tribunals and/or lower courts;
Contracts; and/or
Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act/GDPR matters
Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally
Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
Experience of analysing legal documents for accuracy
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
A passion for, and knowledge of sport is desirable