Legal Counsel

Company Description

We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages. 

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will advise on compliance and regulatory issues, and provide guidance on various legal 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 base salary range for this position is between $125,000 to $200,000 annually.

Factors which may affect starting pay may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. In addition to the competitive base salary, this role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes an annual bonus, a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, generous paid time off, and a robust suite of health and welfare benefits with medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Licensed member of the Colorado Bar in good standing or the ability to obtain Single Client Counsel certification in Colorado.
• 2 to 7 years of legal experience.
• Ambitious commercial lawyer with a strong academic background.
• Experience in online gambling and sports betting industry or similar highly regulated industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating marketing agreements and advising on marketing regulations is strongly preferred.
• 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.

Additional Information

• 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, copyright, IP matters, employment laws, and data protection laws.
• Advising on day-to-day legal questions from the business.
• Advising and assisting in customer complaints and external dispute resolution.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and business development opportunities as they arise.

bet365 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.