Commercial Legal Counsel

**Company Description**

This position will suit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to continue their legal career in-house in a supportive and vibrant environment preferably with experience advising marketing teams.

Key responsibilities will include;
- Structuring, negotiating, reviewing and drafting commercial agreements of varying degrees of complexity.
- Serving as lead counsel and directly advising business clients on strategic deals.
- Advising commercial and product teams on the launch of new products and/or services and managing all legal aspects (including identifying and mitigating potential risks).
- Advising on the commercial implications of existing contractual obligations.
- Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and enquiries.
- Assisting in the development and management of risk protection programmes across the company.
- Proactively monitoring and reviewing legislation in order to help ensure accurate and up-to-date inventories of all legal obligations **.**:

- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and becoming immersed in all aspects of the business within the DACH region.
- Bench-marking competitors, their products and customer flows in order to assist with best business practice suggestions.

**Qualifications**
- Are you a German or Austrian-qualified lawyer with 5-7 years PQE?
- Do you have strong free drafting and negotiating ability?
- Are you fluent in both German and English?
- A strong interest in gambling regulations and the gambling industry would be preferable, although previous industry experience not essential.
- Do you have the ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams?
- Are you enthusiastic about taking ownership of projects and become involved proactively in all legal aspects from start to finish?
- Are you keen to make a positive impact on the business and continuously looking for ways to improve existing processes or suggest new processes that will lead to greater efficiencies and productivity?
- Are you proactive with a driven attitude and comfortable liaising with and advising senior stakeholders?
- Are you able to problem solve quickly by making reasoned judgements balancing risks?
- Do you have excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to meet demanding deadlines?
- Are you comfortable working in a face paced and highly regulated environment?
- Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills?

**Additional Information**

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Based in our Vienna office, you can expect to receive benefits like
- Minimum salary €73,100
- Hybrid working
- A regular bonus
- Healthcare support
- A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
- Great development opportunities
- Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year
- Entain & Enhance days - 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development
- Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.
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At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.