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Overview
The German and Austrian markets represent key areas of commercial growth for Entain. Entain seeks a German-language lawyer to join the Commercial Legal Team to provide dedicated local resource focusing on those markets and to the teams located in our Vienna office. The successful candidate will identify, assess and balance legal and commercial risks, design and implement creative solutions for contractual arrangements, negotiate supplier agreements and manage stakeholders as well as providing on-the-ground support to stakeholders in the office. We are looking to onboard a talented and highly motivated mid-level lawyer to increase our capacity and support, working as the main point of contact for the region, but part of a wider Commercial Legal Team.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Serving as a key subject matter expert and strategic adviser to the businesses in relation to legal obligations.
* 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.
* Benchmarking competitors, their products and customer flows in order to assist with best business practice suggestions.
Qualifications
* German or Austrian-qualified lawyer with 5-7 years PQE.
* Strong drafting and negotiating ability.
* A strong interest in gambling regulations and the gambling industry would be preferable, although previous industry experience not essential.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
* Enthusiastic about taking ownership of projects and proactively involved in all legal aspects from start to finish.
* Willingness to make a positive impact on the business and continually look for ways to improve existing processes or suggest new processes that will lead to greater efficiencies and productivity.
* Proactive with a driven attitude and comfortable liaising with and advising senior stakeholders.
* Ability to problem-solve quickly by making reasoned judgments balancing risks.
* Excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to meet demanding deadlines.
* Comfort working in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional Information
* Minimum salary €73,100
* Hybrid working
* A regular bonus
* Healthcare support
* A stake in 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 for professional or personal development
* Wellbeing support and more
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We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
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