The client: Our client is a global sports betting and entertainment business that owns some of the leading consumer-facing entertainment and gaming businesses in the market.
The team is well-established and dynamic in how they operate, providing a great opportunity to support various project work and join a friendly and collaborative in-house team.
Roles open: 1 x 6 month FTC – Senior Counsel
1 x 12 Month FTC – Senior Counsel
Key responsibilities: Principal duties include overseeing contractual matters with existing and future suppliers, participating in RFPs and due diligence reviews of suppliers, providing commercial advice and negotiations on key strategic initiatives, and providing day-to-day commercial legal advice.
The successful candidate will have a strong commercial and transactional background and be able to apply sound, pragmatic judgment in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Other matters include but are not limited to:
Structuring, negotiating, and drafting a broad range of simple to more complex and high-value commercial agreements including agreements relating to technology services (such as software licenses), creative marketing, media agencies, professional services, and the purchase/leasing of high-value goods.Advising on the commercial implications of existing contractual obligations.
Drafting terminations and amendments to existing contracts and suppliers.Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and queries.Collaborating and supporting on implementing cost-saving initiatives such as improvements to internal processes.The ideal candidate: Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE.
Can be qualified in the UK or another jurisdiction but must have well-established commercial legal knowledge in-house.Strong contract drafting and negotiating ability.Preferably have recent in-house legal experience.Experience in gambling or other regulated industries is useful but not essential.Ability to work independently while contributing successfully to cross-functional teams.Pro-active and driven attitude, comfortable liaising with and advising senior management.Able to problem solve quickly by making reasoned judgments balancing risks.Excellent attention to detail and prioritization 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.Working arrangements: 2 days a week in central London office
Start date: ASAP – Will consider 1 month notice period but preference to start sooner.
Salary: Highly dependent on PQE level and experience but is competitive.
Please note, day rates will not be considered.
Full-time preferred – 4 days a week may be considered for one of the positions. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role.
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