Legal Counsel
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Counsel who has an interest in sports, media & marketing to join our dynamic in-house legal team. You will be part of an international team of lawyers, working on projects related to our rapidly expanding business including online gaming brands and related businesses that LeoVegas Group operates in multiple jurisdictions as part of MGM Resorts International. This role will sit specifically within the Commercial & IP arm of the LeoVegas Group legal team. This is a growing team of 8 legal professionals who are located in the UK & Malta. We do also, however, have legal team members located in our Stockholm & Gibraltar offices who you would also work alongside at a group level.
Our ideal candidate would be someone who can hold their own, and is willing to get involved in a wide variety of work including contract negotiations, but who also has some experience in intellectual property matters. However, we can be flexible on this, and a keen interest and willingness to learn more about intellectual property matters would suffice. Our ultimate goal would be for you to work closely with stakeholders in our brand and marketing teams, advising on any IP aspects of new campaigns that they are working on to promote our products across all forms of media globally, amongst other matters. However, this could come in time with experience.
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high value commercial agreements such as sponsorship deals including with sports teams, marketing agreements with media / creative agencies and celebrity/influencer agreements across all markets that the group operates in. In the past 12 months alone we have negotiated deals with several premier league football clubs, a-list celebrity Chris Rock as well as several prestigious horse racing and darts partnerships. For sports enthusiasts, the legal work at LeoVegas Group is as exciting as it gets!
The Commercial & IP team are also responsible for consumer facing terms and conditions, group insurance matters, commercial litigation, employment law issues and more! You will work closely with stakeholders across the entire commercial arm of the business and have the opportunity to work on a number of business expansion projects, as we continue to grow our existing brands alongside a roll out of the ‘BetMGM’ brand in new markets throughout 2024 and beyond.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
● Draft, review and offer guidance on a variety of commercial contracts including sports sponsorship deals, marketing agreements including with broadcasters, media agencies and creative agencies, non-disclosure agreements, affiliate and consultancy agreements and any other legal documentation as required, negotiating such agreements directly with 3rd party suppliers;
● Collaborate with professionals across various departments, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and raise awareness around key commercial legal risks and mitigations;
● Deliver presentations and training to stakeholders to assist with upskilling and improving their understanding of the importance of contracts and legal processes and procedures being adhered to;
● Support with improving existing and development of new precedent/template agreements and or legal processes to ensure that the legal team is streamlining its workload and offering an efficient service to the business, whilst also ensuring that the business is adequately protecting itself from risk.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS
● Support with a range of intellectual property matters including:
○ Reviewing potentially infringing domain, trademark and app watch service reports, determining next steps and monitoring progress of these matters to ensure a satisfactory outcome for the business;
○ Responding to queries received from stakeholders in the commercial team as to appropriate use and risk mitigation when using 3rd party intellectual property in marketing campaigns;
○ Producing guidance documents or presentations on the use of IP in marketing, including in the run up to any major sporting events such as football tournaments, the Olympics etc;
○ Liaising with external counsel, the MGM Resorts IP Team and other subsidiary companies in respect of trademark clearance searches, trademark applications, domain acquisitions and IP disputes that may arise from time to time. Maintain / update any intercompany IP licences, ensuring that IP approval processes and procedures are adhered to and appropriate records are maintained.
OTHER
● Assist in the resolution of disputes, including potential litigation with both customers and suppliers, collaborating with external legal counsel if required;
● Opportunity to gain experience on group wide insurance matters, working with the MGM Risk & Insurance team;
● Opportunity to get involved in updating our consumer facing terms and conditions, including where there is a change in our internal processes or a change in laws/regulations, launch of a brand into a new market etc;
● Extend support to the HR team on office related agreements & human resource matters;
● Monitor, research and advise on relevant legal developments, industry regulations, and best practices in various jurisdictions to ensure the company’s legal strategies remain current and effective;
● Ensure appropriate processes and procedures are in place in respect of assigned areas of responsibility and support with improvements to these, as the business continues to mature & grow; and
● Support innovation and use of technology to simplify and improve the delivery of legal services.
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
● UK/EU qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of experience either in-house or within a private practice law firm. Culture fit is the most important and so we will consider candidates at all levels of seniority.
● A proactive, self-starter able to work independently but also thrive on working as part of a wider team, in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
● Demonstrable experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing various types of legal agreements.
● Ability to plan and coordinate projects with colleagues in various teams across the business.
● Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills and sound judgement.
● Proactive approach in identifying legal risks and proposing practical preventive strategies.
● Team player with the ability to work and build strong relationships with colleagues in a multicultural and multinational environment.
● Ability to think "outside the box" to come up with practical commercial solutions to problems.
● Self-driven and able to take ownership of all tasks and projects and drive them through to completion, while managing competing priorities.
● Uphold a high standard of work ethic, always ensuring to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
● Experience in the gaming, marketing or technology sectors would be an asset but not required. Willingness to learn and curiosity about new areas are sufficient!
WHO WE ARE
At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices worldwide.
BENEFITS
● Hybrid work policy
● 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)
● 28 days paid leave + public/bank holidays in England
● Matched pension contributions up to 6%
● BUPA healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions plus a cash-back plan to support with dental, optical & other treatments
● 250 GBP wellness contribution annually (T&C apply)
● Free onsite parking and complimentary snacks and drinks. We also serve breakfast on Mondays and lunch on Fridays.
● Team and office social events throughout the year, which also include a quarterly team budget
● Enhanced parental leave
JOIN US!
In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!
Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!
**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**
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