Legal Counsel

Company Description

Evolution is a developer and supplier of virtual casino games, since 2006. We evolve the gaming industry by designing and hosting the most streamed, interactive casino tables and slots in the world. Every day, thousands play with real money, from their mobile devices, on one of our 50+ games.

Celebrating 15 years of presenting games in 15 languages, Evo is momentously thriving beyond our 10 studios, 10,000 employees, and 20 countries. Our North American talent broadcasts 24/7 from our studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Detroit, Michigan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Vancouver, Canada.

At Evo, everyone is a winner! Embracing diversity by hiring personalities across any ethnicity, gender expression, and religion, Evolution is a global enterprise hiring individuals that will elevate our brand

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Contractual drafting, reviewing and negotiating; including: Employment agreements, lease contracts, supplier agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements/Confidentiality Agreements, software licenses, & Data Processing Agreements.
• Using standard contract templates to prepare/agree other agreements (e.g. Service Terms and Conditions, subcontracts, consultancy, agency, and reseller agreement)
• Checking terms of standard agreements against Company policy and terms of standard forms.
• Amendments to/extension of existing agreements.
• Management of renewal/extension dates and related negotiation timetable.
• Advising the organization: (i) Labor law, (ii) on commercial, as well as legal, aspects of transactions and negotiating with counterparty legal, commercial and procurement teams, (iii) Support on permits, licenses, and any other type of authorization required for the operation of the Company.
• Provide day to day legal advice on legal matters related to the operation of the Company.
• Presentation of legal issues to management together with analysis, options and recommendations.
• To render legal advice on labor matters.
• To cooperate with external legal counsel on crucial issues of the Company, as well as to monitor their activities, including when interests of the Company are represented in court.
• Develop and communication of creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiation points;
• Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required.

Tasks

• Primary contact in day to day with different business units of the Company to assist in negotiations, prepare, review, amend all type of contracts such as lease contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements/Confidentiality Agreements, Software licenses, supplier agreements, & Data Processing Agreements, among others.
• Render legal advice on labor matters.
• Prepare KPIs required by management.
• Prepare and draft amendments to/extension of existing agreements.
• Participate in meetings, render legal advice in negotiations and contracts.
• Legal advice in operational matters related to the day to day of the Company.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer.
• Good knowledge of corporate and commercial law; labor law, real estate, employment and data protection law considered an asset;Possess a Legal Degree; Master considered an asset;
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in drafting contracts and legal advisory.
• Very good command of English language (other language/s an advantage); 
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with different teams;
• Excellent analytical skills with the capacity of identifying all risks and proactively choosing the best solutions
• Strong communication
• Time management
• Detail oriented
• Client service – People skills
• 100% English written and spoken
• Basic Excel knowledge

Additional Information

About Us

Evolution is a market-leading developer and provider of products and services for online casino entertainment. Our excellence is driven by over 16,000 EVOlutioneers across 30 markets worldwide, working in product innovation, software development, IT solutions, game hosting and business support. Evolution's dynamic and creative environment creates a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Our integrated business-to-business solutions guarantee that our clients can always provide an unrivalled online entertainment experience to their players globally. We thrive on remaining an award-winning digital powerhouse of entertainment products and services with an ever-expanding line-up of product brands: Evolution Live, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Ezugi, Big Time Gaming, Nolimit City and DigiWheel.

Evolution is a Swedish company founded in 2006 and listed on Nasdaq Nordic (EVO).

We also offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity to work on as part of a Global leader in online gaming

More information on www.evolution.com