What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at bet365?
A Legal Counsel, who will advise on compliance and regulatory issues, provide guidance on various legal matters and assist with customer and Business matters as needed.
You will join the legal team and enjoy the challenge of cutting-edge, multi-jurisdictional work within a wide range of regulatory frameworks, while playing a central part in the development of the worldwide Business. You will work closely with senior leadership and various areas of the Business to support all aspects of regulatory compliance.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.
The salary range for this position is between $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate Degree.
- Licensed member of the Bar in a good standing.
- Ambitious commercial lawyer with a strong academic background.
- Experience as in-house counsel, at a top law firm or government agency.
- Highly motivated and proactive with a desire to learn and develop.
- Excellent attention to detail, with an ability to provide solid commercial solutions to challenging legal and commercial issues.
- Experience in online gambling and sports betting industry or similar highly regulated industry is strongly preferred.
- Effective ability to organize, prioritize, and plan.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, possessing the skills to build rapport and trust at all levels.
- Maintain compliance with individual licensing requirements according to regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and changes in US jurisdictions of interest.
- Advising on compliance and regulatory issues relating to US sports betting and gambling laws and licensing matters.
- Completing license applications in various US jurisdictions of interest.
- Researching and advising on a range of legal matters such as trademarks and copyright, IP matters, and data protection laws concerning the group.
- Advising on day-to-day legal queries from the Business.
- Advising and assisting in customer complaints and external dispute resolution.
- Supporting ad hoc projects and Business development opportunities as they arise.
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Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
