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Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We’re pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

Entain’s Commercial Legal Team advises on all aspects of our business, supporting stakeholders to identify, assess and balance legal, regulatory and commercial risks, and design and implement new and creative solutions for contractual arrangements and supplier agreements. This position is a fixed‑term maternity cover of 12 months. The role is suited to an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual keen to continue a legal career in‑house in a supportive and vibrant environment with interest in sport and, in particular, online gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Structuring, negotiating and drafting simple and complex commercial agreements (including marketing, technology and licence agreements).
• Serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals.
• Advising senior stakeholders on launch of new products and managing all legal aspects, including 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 regarding legal obligations.
• Assisting in the development and management of risk‑protection programmes across the company.
• Proactively monitoring and reviewing legislation to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date inventories of all legal obligations.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and becoming immersed in all aspects of the group's offering.

Qualifications

• England & Wales or Gibraltar‑qualified lawyer with at least 5 years PQE.
• Substantial drafting and negotiating ability.
• Strong interest in gambling regulations and the gambling industry; prior industry experience not essential.
• Ability to work independently while contributing successfully to cross‑functional teams.
• Enthusiastic about ownership of projects and proactive involvement from start to finish.
• Keen to make a positive business impact and continuously improve processes for greater efficiencies.
• Thrives in a large team while comfortable working independently on smaller projects.
• Pro‑active, driven attitude and comfortable liaising with and advising senior management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with balanced risk judgement.
• High attention to detail, prioritisation and 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid‑working (2 days per week in the office)
• Generous Group Bonus scheme (if eligible)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme – Defined contribution with company matching up to 6%
• Life assurance – 4× Annual Salary
• Sharesave scheme
• Income protection
• Additional ‘It’s Your Game’ day off
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off for professional or personal development

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 we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future across the sports betting and gaming sector.