Commercial Legal Counsel

Company Description

This is a unique opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer to join a dynamic, fast-paced and expanding international legal team in an exciting industry. At Entain, you will get unrivaled exposure to a variety of challenging legal work and work closely with business stakeholders to deliver commercially focused solutions.

This position will suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to continue their legal career in-house in a supportive and vibrant environment with an interest in sport and online gaming.

Principal duties include overseeing contractual matters with existing and future suppliers, participating in RFP and due diligence reviews of suppliers, providing commercial and regulatory counsel on key strategic initiatives, providing day-to-day advice, resolving issues that arise in existing and new commercial relationships, assisting on licensing matters and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. The successful candidate will have a strong regulatory and transactional background and be able to apply sound, pragmatic judgement in a dynamic and evolving environment.



Job Description

What you'll be doing

• Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including supplier, procurement, technology (IT/IP), brand licensing, software licensing and media/advertising contracts.
• Providing ongoing legal counsel in a wide range of legal matters.
• Serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals.
• Advising senior stakeholders on the launch of new products and managing all legal aspects (including identifying and mitigating potential risks).
• Advising on the commercial implications of existing contractual obligations.
• Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• Serving as a key subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the businesses in relation to legal obligations.
• Assisting in the development and management of risk protection programmes across the company. 
• Proactively monitoring and reviewing legislation in order to help ensure accurate and up-to-date inventories of all legal obligations.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and becoming immersed in different parts of the business.

Qualifications

Who you are

• Are you an England & Wales or Gibraltar-qualified lawyer with 1-4 years PQE? 
• Do you have strong free drafting and negotiating ability?
• Do you have a strong interest in gambling regulations and the gambling industry? Previous industry experience, however, is not essential. 
• Do you have the ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams?
• Are you enthusiastic about taking ownership of projects and become involved proactively in all legal aspects from start to finish?
• Are you keen to make a positive impact on the business and continuously looking for ways to improve existing processes and suggest/implement new processes where they will lead to greater efficiencies and productivity?
• Do you thrive working in a large team as well as being comfortable working alone on smaller projects?
• Do you have a pro-active and driven attitude and are comfortable liaising with and advising senior management?
• Are you able to problem solve quickly by making reasoned judgements balancing risks?
• Do you have excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to meet demanding deadlines?
• Are you comfortable working in a fast paced and highly regulated environment?
• Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills?
• Do you have excellent analytical and computer skills?

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• Generous Group Bonus scheme (if eligible)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme - Defined contribution with company matching up to 6%.
• Life assurance - 4x Annual Salary.
• Income protection.
• Additional ‘It's Your Game' day off.
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off for professional or personal development.
• Wellbeing support with access to the 'Unmind' app.

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.