Commercial Legal Counsel
Full-time
Senior
Sporty’s sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa’s list of top websites for the countries they operate in. As the Commercial Legal Counsel you will be responsible for supporting inbound vendor deals across different regions. This is a strategic position in which you will have the opportunity to work and liaise with different departments, key stakeholders and will require you to have a strategic mindset and strong interpersonal skills. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this will be an opportunity to work in a hugely varied role with interesting projects and an international remit.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and close commercial agreements, including audiovisual rights, broadcast licences, production, and data protection agreements
- Draft, review, negotiate and close inbound vendor agreements, including software licences and strategic partnerships
- Maintenance of legal agreements and corporate documentation of several companies in various jurisdictions
- Help develop and maintain effective contract processes, our contract management system, precedent agreements, and all relevant end-user documents
Requirements
- Qualified to practice law in the UK, US or a European jurisdiction
- Working proficiency in English with additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
- 4+ years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer (with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating commercial transactions) at a prominent law firm, a relevant in-house corporate setting, or both
- In-house legal experience is an advantage
- Corporate governance and technology contracting experience, including consumer protection and privacy compliance. Experience in Betting and Gaming Law, Responsible Gambling, and AML is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations, prioritise and execute multiple projects, and solve problems creatively in a fast-paced work setting
- Collaborative team player with a good sense of humour
Benefits
- Quarterly and flash bonuses
- Flexible working hours
- Top-of-the-line equipment
- Education allowance
- Referral bonuses
- 28 days paid annual leave
- Annual company retreat
- Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
- Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
- Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
- Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members
Our Operating Principles
- Create Value for Users
- Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
- Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
- Be Responsible
- Preserve Integrity & Honesty
- Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
- Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
- Work Hard with Passion & Pride