Commercial Senior Legal Counsel (FTC)

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

Entain’s Commercial Legal Team advises on all aspects of our business, and our primary role is supporting stakeholders to identify, assess and balance legal, regulatory and commercial risks, as well as design and implement new and creative solutions for contractual arrangements and negotiate supplier agreements.

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, in particular, 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 games 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.

This role is a fixed term maternity cover of 12 months.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Structuring, negotiating and drafting simple and complex commercial agreements (with a spectrum including marketing, technology, and licence agreements).
• 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 all aspects of the group's offering.

Qualifications

• England & Wales or Gibraltar-qualified lawyer with at least 5 years PQE.
• Substantial free drafting and negotiating ability.
• An interest in, gambling regulations and the gambling industry, however, previous industry experience not essential.
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiastic about taking ownership of projects and become involved proactively in all legal aspects from start to finish.
• 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.
• Thrives working in a large team but is also comfortable working alone on smaller projects.
• Pro-active and driven attitude and comfortable liaising with and advising senior management.
• Able to problem solve quickly by making reasoned judgements balancing risks.
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a face paced and highly regulated environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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

• Hybrid-working (2 days per week in the office)
• Generous Group Bonus scheme (if eligible)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme - Defined contribution with company matching up to 6%.
• Life assurance - 4x Annual Salary
• Sharesave scheme
• Income protection
• Additional ‘It’s Your Game’ day off
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off for professional or personal development

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.

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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. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.