Salary Circa £100,000
Location Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
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Shape the future of Scottish Rugby through expert legal leadership.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide trusted legal advice across a high-profile sporting organisation, helping to protect and enable the business while supporting the delivery of our strategic ambitions.

Working closely with senior leaders, directors and external partners, you'll play a key role in guiding major commercial decisions, strengthening governance, and building strong relationships across the organisation. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your expertise will have a direct impact on the success of Scottish Rugby.

What you'll be responsible for

  • Leading and developing the Legal team, ensuring high-quality support across the organisation and effective management of priorities and stakeholder expectations.
  • Providing expert legal advice on a broad range of matters and leading the negotiation and drafting of key commercial agreements, including sponsorship, media, broadcasting and service contracts.
  • Supporting effective governance by advising Boards and Committees, providing company secretarial support, and ensuring robust governance processes are maintained.
  • Acting as Data Protection Lead, supporting compliance activities and promoting good practice across the organisation.
  • Building legal awareness and capability through training, guidance and collaboration with colleagues across the business.

What we're looking for

  • A qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment.
  • Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives while providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing and advising senior leaders and Boards.
  • An outstanding communicator and negotiator who can build trust, influence decisions and collaborate effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you. 

⬇ To view the full role profile and get some more information about the role, see the document available at the bottom of this page ⬇

Ready to make the next step in your career? 

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, complete the application form. Included in this, we’d like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you’d love to work at Scottish Rugby.  

Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.  

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The Company

At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!

We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.

We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.

From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.

Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Enhanced pension scheme

Hybrid working

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts

Employee discounts

Wellbeing

  • Flo Laing
  • Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."

  • Sione Tuipulotu
  • Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player

"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."

  • Catriona Fett
  • People Business Partner

"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."

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