Job purpose

•      To lead on all legal and regulatory issues, underpinning the intelligence based focus of UKAD with an effective and efficient legal resource

•      To deliver a best practice Anti-Doping Rule Violation case management system focused on delivering targeted outcomes within a tight budgetary environment

•      To develop and lead a professional, high-performing in-house team

•      To ensure the highest quality legal advice is made available to the organisation across the breadth of its activities in the most efficient way, maintaining an appropriate balance between internal and external resource

•      To develop protocols and procedures consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code, UK Anti-Doping Rules and National Anti-Doping Policy (NADP) and to promulgate these both within and outside the organisation

•      To keep the National Anti-Doping Policy and UK Anti-Doping Rules under review, to lead on changes as and when appropriate and to effectively communicate and implement changes

•      To develop protocols and procedures to review compliance with the NADP and Assurance Framework and to address aspects of non-compliance

•      To work with the Chief Executive and other directors to shape the strategic direction of UKAD

Job facts and figures

•    UKAD budget - £11M p.a. with approximately 75 staff

•    Directly responsible for leading the Legal Directorate of up to fourteen staff

Key result areas

Leadership

•    Contribute to the effective leadership of the organisation as a member of the senior management team; working with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify and deliver ways of improving UKAD’s effectiveness and efficiency

•    Lead the Directorate to deliver an effective application of the World Anti-Doping Code and UK Anti-Doping Rules in respect of case management

•    Lead the Directorate in the provision of accurate and timely legal advice to all areas of the organisation

•    Agree plans, targets and standards for the Directorate that support the attainment of UKAD’s strategic and financial objectives with the Chief Executive

•    Provide people management leadership through setting direction, monitoring and developing performance, building morale and generating a sense of common purpose

Service Delivery

•    Lead on all aspects of case preparation, presentation and prosecution

•    Develop protocols for the accurate and timely determination and communication of a case to answer, prosecution of cases and for any subsequent appeals process

•    Assess and manage the strategic impact of decisions to prosecute cases

•    Oversee cases where the results management authority has been delegated to a National Governing Body; develop procedures for intervention, observation and/or appeal as necessary

•    Develop and maintain internal procedures and external communication protocols consistent with the need to protect the confidentiality of cases and the privacy of individuals

•    Advise on matters of policy, company law, corporate governance, parliamentary accountability, regulatory matters; and oversight and supervision of subsidiary company transactions and compliance

•    Develop and maintain internal procedures for the assessment of compliance by funded sports and sports councils against the National Anti-Doping Policy and the Assurance Framework

•    Develop procedures for intervention and reporting in cases of non-compliance

•    Assist with ensuring that the organisation meets its responsibilities under the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts

Relationship Management

•    Manage the relationship with the laboratory and the National Anti-Doping Panel consistent with the needs for security and privacy of data

•    Manage relationship with National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

•    Liaise with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as appropriate

•    Work closely with the Director of Operations regarding intelligence management and the interaction between the Intelligence and Investigations function and the Legal team

•    Manage the relationship with external legal firms and practitioners as required

Governance

•    Plan, manage and monitor the financial and human resources of the team. Provide robust advice to the Chief Executive on priorities and development needs

•    Advise on the legal effect of policy proposals relating to anti-doping in sport which may arise from WADA, from DCMS or from international conventions

•    Provide policy guidance, negotiating positions and briefings for public representation to the Chief Executive, Chair and Board

•    Provide analysis and guidance for DCMS

•    Develop and apply appropriate activity reporting mechanisms consistent with KPIs set against the applicable Strategic Plan

Projects

•    Manage projects as appropriate

Key internal and external contacts

•    UKAD Staff

•    UKAD Directors

•    UKAD Board

•    DCMS

•    National Audit Office

•    UK Sports Councils

•    National Governing Bodies

•    International Federations

•    Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel

•    Athlete & Player Associations

•    British Olympic & Paralympic Associations

•    King’s College Laboratory

•    Doping Control Personnel

•    TUE Committee

•    National Anti-Doping Panel

•    Law Enforcement Agencies

•    Regulatory Bodies

•    External suppliers and consultants

•    World Anti-Doping Agency

•    Overseas NADOs

•    External Legal and Professional bodies

•    Court of Arbitration for Sport

This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

The post holder will be expected to undertake UK and worldwide travel and work evenings and occasional weekends as part of the duties of the role.

Person specification

Technical Competencies

•    Solicitor or barrister (with current practicing certificate) with proven experience of sports and anti-doping issues

•    Extensive experience in managing complex contentious cases, particularly in areas that involve liaison with both public and private authorities

•    Demonstrable experience at equivalent Board/Senior Management level

•    Experience in Swiss law desirable

•    Experience in a sports or other regulatory environment desirable

•    Experience and / or understanding of tools of intelligence and investigation desirable

Senior Management Competencies

Driving for Results

•    Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the progress of goal achievement and continuous improvement.

Strategic Decision Making

•    Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts available resources, constraints and organisational values.

Selling the Vision

•    Passionately selling an organisational strategy; creating a clear view of the future state by helping others understand and feel how things will be different when the future vision is achieved

Developing Strategic Relationships

•    Using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (e.g. peers, functional partners, external vendors, and alliance partners).

Team Development

•    Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.

Global Acumen

•    Developing and incorporating an understanding of the competitive global business environment as well as an awareness of economic, social, and political trends that impact the organisation’s global strategy.

Additional information

Working hours are 36 hours a week although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. Some out-of-hours work, particularly weekend work, conference calls with International colleagues outside of core work hours, and occasional travel, will be required.

This job specification should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.