An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring lawyer to join the Legal and Governance department at Norwich City Football Club as a Paralegal. This is an excellent role for someone who is pursuing a career in law and who has an interest in the sports sector.   

This role will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel in the management of the club’s legal and governance functions, across all aspects of the business.

Key tasks/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the General Counsel with legal and governance functions.
• Liaise with colleagues and external advisers to progress legal matters.
• Draft standard template contracts and assist with regular updates.
• Assist with commercial and regulatory disputes.
• Maintain contracts and policies/procedures databases.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure policies and procedures are current.
• Conduct legal and commercial research.
• Support other departments where required.
• Provide support for key governance meetings.
• Contribute to legal and governance-related projects.
• Provide administrative assistance to the General Counsel.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s expected behaviours of positivity, respect and togetherness.

Qualifications / Experience:

• A law degree or the GDL.
• Candidates who have completed the LPC or SQE are preferrable, but this is not a prerequisite.
• Legal experience is not essential, but we expect you to be actively pursuing a career in law and to have an interest in the sports sector.

Potential applicants should note the following:

• This role is anticipated to start in or around w/c 3 August 2026.
• This role is in-person based at Carrow Road, with no remote working.
• There is no available route to qualifying as a solicitor with the club.
• Applications from qualified solicitors will not be considered.
• Applicants based outside of the United Kingdom will not be considered.

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London.
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road and Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Paralegal. 

Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026

Norwich City Football Club is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.