Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
- England, Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent
- Salary
- Market leading salary + benefits
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 19 Apr 2019
- Ref
- AMCK/71076
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A junior Legal Counsel is sought by the in house team at bet365, one of the world’s leading online gambling companies. This role is based at their Stoke on Trent office and is offered on a permanent, full time contract.
The sector is complex, technology-driven, highly regulated and constantly evolving. As a result, the bet365 legal team enjoys the challenge of cutting-edge, multi-jurisdictional work within a wide range of regulatory frameworks and plays a central part in the development of the worldwide business.
Role Description
The Legal Counsel will provide legal support across the business in the UK and internationally. You will receive support and guidance from the Group General Counsel as well as a number of senior lawyers in the team.
This is an incredibly varied in house role that will involve providing advice and guidance to a number of business areas on a wide range of matters including:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements
- Advising on compliance and regulatory issues relating to UK and international betting and gaming laws and licensing
- Researching and advising on a range of legal matters such as trademarks and copyright, IP matters, data protection laws concerning the group
- Advising on day to day legal queries from the business
- Advising and assisting in responding to customer complaints and external dispute resolution
- Supporting with ad hoc projects and business development opportunities as they arise
Candidate Requirements
- Commercial Lawyer (NQ-3 years’ PQE) with experience gained at a well-regarded, top-tier firm or in house team
- Secondment / in house experience is useful but not essential
- Bright and ambitious with a strong academic background
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to find sound commercial solutions to challenging legal and commercial issues
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Familiarity / experience of the gambling sector is ideal but not essential
- A great team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to build rapport and establish trust at all levels
On Offer
The Legal Counsel will receive a market leading salary and benefits package.
Apply Now
Apply now for this exciting Legal Counsel role based in Stoke on Trent by submitting your CV today.