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IMG ARENA

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 5-10 years PQE, commercial contract experience, in-house background in betting/media, compliance knowledge, and strong communication skills.
  • You will provide legal support for betting rights, assist compliance with regulatory matters, advise on contracts, collaborate with teams, and manage corporate compliance programs.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 5-10 years PQE who has worked in a commercial environment
  • Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • In-house legal experience within a betting or media organization
  • Compliance experience
  • Has an interest in sport/betting
  • Experience of working with high level executives in own and client/customer organisations
  • The ability to assimilate and understand salient points of commercial opportunities with both speed and accuracy
  • Excellent written and spoken English with a meticulous attention to and for detail
  • Ability to juggle and prioritise a varied and heavy workload with the ability to plan ahead
  • Able to work to deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients of all levels both internally and externally
  • Fully qualified Solicitor (5-10 years PQE)

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal support for the (i) acquisition and sale of betting rights, (ii) OpenBet suite of products and services and (iii) other matters ancillary to the betting business;
  • Support compliance team with EMEA region regulatory investigations and filings;
  • Pro-actively working with the legal team (London and International colleagues) to ensure that best practice and knowledge is understood, shared and utilised amongst the team;
  • Liaise with the business so that commercial, pragmatic and salient advice and guidance on business opportunities can be followed at all times;
  • Advise on contractual terms that impact regulatory compliance;
  • Assisting with new projects as and when appropriate;
  • Work with compliance team to administer corporate compliance programs, including Code of Conduct, Gifts & Hospitality, Whistleblower, and other governing policies.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Legal Counsel, Commercial and Compliance role?

The main focus of the role is to support the commercial legal team with the acquisition and sale of betting data and streaming rights for IMG Arena, as well as drafting and negotiating services agreements for OpenBet technology and content products.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include providing legal support for betting rights acquisitions, drafting commercial contracts, supporting the compliance team with regulatory investigations, liaising with the business for commercial guidance, and administering corporate compliance programs.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be qualified lawyers with 5-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and experience working in a commercial environment, particularly in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Is in-house experience in a betting or media organization preferred?

Yes, in-house legal experience within a betting or media organization is highly desirable.

What skills and abilities are considered mandatory for this position?

Mandatory skills include the ability to quickly understand commercial opportunities, excellent written and spoken English, attention to detail, time management skills to handle a varied workload, and clear communication abilities.

What type of work environment does the company offer?

The company offers an attractive benefits package, an open and supportive environment, and a modern and exciting workplace that encourages personal and professional development.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, the role provides tangible and genuine development opportunities, allowing you to take your career where you want it to go.

Will the role require interaction with global teams?

Yes, the role provides opportunities to interact with global teams as the business continues to develop and grow.

Does the company have a diversity and inclusion policy?

Yes, the company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The position supports flexible working arrangements in a hybrid format.

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IMG ARENA

We work for the world of sport.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
51-200
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At IMG ARENA, sport is in our DNA. We build deep relationships with sports and federations. We specialise in bringing sport and the sports betting industry closer together via our federation services and world-class sports content. Launched in 2012, we leveraged our rights expertise to pioneer the mainstream introduction of official data rights. We paved the way for a new revenue stream for our federation clients, whilst at the same time delivering greater value to the sports betting industry. We are focused on fan-first engagement through the delivery of digital content and product innovations that fuel the emotions and excitement unique to world-class sport. Our focus has always been on fan-first engagement via the delivery of content and product innovations that fuel the emotions and excitement unique to world-class sport. We believe this can only be achieved by working alongside rightsholders to deliver official products that are true to the sports and events. Our expertise includes the creation and delivery of some of the world’s best sporting content with our official Fastpath Data feeds, Live Streaming service, Events Centres and Virtual Sports products. IMG ARENA sits within the global IMG powerhouse, which is a world leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in 30+ countries.