Senior Legal Counsel – Marketing France & Group Strategies F/M

Betclic Group; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sports betting company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. You will oversee legal matters related to operations in France, review contracts, ensure compliance for marketing strategies, and manage external counsel on litigation. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Business Law, 10+ years of experience, and is fluent in both English and French. This role offers a hybrid model with great perks in a collaborative environment.

Prestations

25 days of paid leave

Ticket Restaurant card

100% health insurance coverage

50% reimbursement of public transport

Access to training catalog

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in an international environment.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.
• Ability to work with legal documents and contracts with rigor.

Responsabilités

• Review and negotiate all types of contracts for the company's operations.
• Ensure compliance of communications and promotions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments applicable to the company.

Connaissances

Contract and Commercial Law

Advertising Law

Intellectual Property Law

Consumer Law

Digital Marketing

Project Management

Negotiation Methodologies

Analytical skills

Formation

Master’s degree in Business Law / Contract Law

Description du poste

Overview

Position open for remote work from Paris, with on-site presence in the Bordeaux office two days every two weeks (accommodation and transportation covered).

Company: Betclic, European leader in sports betting. Betclic offers Poker, Horse Racing, and Casino games across various countries and continents. Betclic is committed to innovation through diversity and inclusion and aims to provide a safe and responsible gaming experience powered by cutting-edge technology.

Why join Betclic?

• International and creative environment where every project is an opportunity to innovate
• Hypergrowth with new challenges and development opportunities
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible remote work and workplace well-being
• Friendly atmosphere with 1,300 employees across 5 countries and headquarters in Bordeaux

Are you passionate about sports and tech? Join us and help shape the future of online gaming!

Role: Senior Legal Counsel

You will join the Legal and Compliance team, working closely with the General Counsel and other business stakeholders, to support Betclic’s operational and strategic activities in a fast-paced, international environment. You will oversee all legal matters — particularly contractual — related to Betclic’s activities in France and coordinate the group’s operational marketing strategies across markets.

Your role within Betclic

In this role, your main missions will be to:

• Review, draft, and negotiate all types of contracts (sponsorship, brand ambassador, partnership, affiliate, etc.) and legal documents related to the company’s operations
• Oversee contract execution in close collaboration with the marketing teams
• Provide legal support for group projects and advise teams on all legal matters
• Supervise communication strategies and organize promotional operations (national campaigns) with the compliance teams
• Ensure the legal framework and compliance of promotional operations and related communications (legal notices, contest rules, visual approvals, IP, etc.)
• Maintain and ensure the compliance of the website’s terms and conditions
• Contribute to the management of international cross-functional marketing projects
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments applicable to the company’s activities (advertising and media law, IP, consumer law, etc.)
• Manage and work closely with external counsel on pre-litigation matters
• Contribute to training and raising awareness among marketing teams regarding legal and regulatory constraints

Who we are looking for

We are looking for passionate and curious professionals who bring kindness and enthusiasm.

This job is for you if:

• You have a Master’s degree (Master II) in Business Law / Contract Law
• You have at least 10 years of professional experience in an international environment, preferably within the digital sector. Experience abroad (such as an LL.M.) would be an asset
• You have a solid command of Contract and Commercial Law and strong expertise in contract negotiation across various types of agreements
• You have knowledge and/or expertise in Advertising Law, Intellectual Property, and Consumer Law. Knowledge of Sports Law is a plus
• You have a strong interest in digital marketing and are familiar with project management and negotiation methodologies
• You are proficient with office and digital tools, demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, a structured approach, contractual rigor, and absolute confidentiality
• You are known for your communication skills, interpersonal ease, team spirit, flexibility, and business-oriented mindset
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and French

Recruitment steps

If your application is shortlisted, Elodie will contact you within a week for an initial HR screening (30 minutes). Then you will complete the AssessFirst test (personality, motivation and cognitive reasoning). Next, you will meet Audrey – Head of Legal Contracts (your future manager), followed by Sarah - General Counsel (ManaCom member). Finally, Elodie will conduct a final HR interview to review AssessFirst results. The recruitment process usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks to ensure an optimal experience for you.

What to expect

• 25 days of paid leave and 10 RTT days
• A Ticket Restaurant card credited with €11 per day (Betclic contributes part)
• 100% health insurance coverage for you and your children
• 50% reimbursement of public transport costs or an annual mobility allowance for commuting with sustainable transport
• Hybrid work model
• Access to a vast training catalog for professional development
• Extraordinary office spaces with a rooftop view of the Cité du Vin
• Internal events and on-site sports classes and organized tournaments

Contract: Permanent contract, available immediately in Bordeaux

Location: Betclic Group – 117 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 BORDEAUX