Legal Counsel

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 that support our diverse portfolio of exciting online gaming brands and related businesses operated by LeoVegas Group across multiple jurisdictions, as part of MGM Resorts International.

Working from our newly renovated office at Tailors Corner in Leeds City Centre, this role will sit specifically within the Commercial & IP arm of the LeoVegas Group legal team. This is a growing team of 9 legal professionals who are located in Newcastle, Leeds & 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 work. However, we can be flexible on this, and a keen interest and willingness to learn more about intellectual property 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 on business expansion projects. As we continue to evolve, you will help support and drive the growth of our existing brands ensuring the business remains agile and continues to build on the success of recent launches throughout 2025 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;
• 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.
• 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 1800 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 16 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
• Workation - Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge - 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future - We match pension contributions up to 6%.
• Comprehensive healthcare - BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance - £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience - Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis
• A social culture you'll love - Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
• Support for growing families - Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money - Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving.
• Work in style - at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
• And there's more We'll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

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!

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