Commercial Legal Counsel

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Entain Full time
Job Description

As a Commercial Legal Counsel you will be responsible for 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. 

Reporting to the Assistant Legal Director, Commercial you will be part of the Legal team

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.

What you will do

  • 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 on 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

  • England & Wales or Gibraltar-qualified lawyer with 1-4 years PQE.
  • Strong free drafting and negotiating ability.
  • Strong 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 becoming 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 fast 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

  • A regular bonus
  • Healthcare support
  • A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
  • Great development opportunities
  • Wellbeing support, and so much more.

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. 

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