Who we are looking for
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.
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.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
bet365, one of the world's leading online gambling companies, is a driving force in the development of enterprise and Internet technology.
Established by Denise Coates CBE in 2000, we have rapidly grown into a global operation employing over 7,000 people and deliver an unrivalled online experience to more than 90 million customers in 22 languages.
Initially, we began by offering online Sports betting but with forward thinking leadership we chose to focus our attention on In-Play betting.
The gamble paid off and enabled us to forge our market leading position. In-Play has been fundamental to our success and remains the cornerstone of a business which, in 2017/18, saw £52.6 billion taken in Sports wagers with up to 2 million markets on site at any one time. Our game changing In-Play betting product and comprehensive sports Live Streaming service covering 750,000 events a year are complemented by our offerings in Casino, Poker, Games, and Bingo.
Innovation continues to be our lifeblood and we pride ourselves on the standards of customer service we deliver. Driven by a shared vision to be the best in our industry, a technology team in excess of 1,300 people work in house to provide the technological advances that enable us to maintain our leadership position.
Giving our teams the freedom to innovate is essential to our success. Our award winning business has worked hard to cultivate a culture of creativity where good ideas and a techno entrepreneurial attitude are encouraged and rewarded.
Today we continue to push technological boundaries and break new ground in software innovation.
Why Work With Us
Our employees have worked hard to achieve our industry status and we encourage them to continue to grow with us. We offer career paths in Technology, Trading, Operations and Media and focus on providing staff with the tools, skills and support they need to succeed. Together we can continue to improve our products and services.
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