Commercial Legal Counsel at Sporty Group

Job Description

• 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 VP of Business Development, Marketing & Media, 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
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat once per year
• 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