Associate Lawyer -NQ

InterGame Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning specialist legal firm is seeking a Qualified Solicitor to join their dynamic team in the iGaming sector. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and gain exposure to a variety of commercial legal matters. The firm provides full training from industry experts, ensuring you develop the skills needed to thrive in this glamorous industry. You will be involved in advising major gambling operators on regulatory and compliance issues, building strong client relationships early in your career. If you are ambitious, self-motivated, and passionate about the legal aspects of gaming, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 0-2 years PQE and UK qualification required.
• Specialist gambling experience is desirable but enthusiasm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal classification, compliance, and regulatory issues in iGaming.
• Prepare applications to the Gambling Commission and manage due diligence.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Legal classification advice

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship management

Enthusiasm for the iGaming sector

Education

UK qualification

Job description

Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Attractive Salary | Ref: 36687

An award winning specialist Legal Firm is experiencing growth and looking to hire a Qualified Solicitor at the beginning of their career to gain exposure to a variety of commercial legal matters within the iGaming sector.

Full training will be provided via the industry's legal experts in this sector.

The Role:

The firm is seeking to recruit an Associate Lawyer with 0-2 Years PQE.

Specialist gambling related experience (whether commercial or regulatory, in-house or private practice) is highly desirable.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to join a highly specialist firm in an exciting and, occasionally, glamorous sector during an important phase in the evolution of both the firm and the industry.

The successful candidate will have the potential to follow in the footsteps of the partners and become a leading lawyer in a highly dynamic, entertaining and technological industry. You will work with all of the partners, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of matters and have regular client contact.

You will therefore be in a position to build strong client relationships from a very early stage and be involved in legal, compliance and commercial decision-making at some of the largest gambling operators in the world.

Your role will focus on advising land-based and/or online gambling operators on various commercial and/or regulatory issues, including:

• Legal classification advice, including use of emerging technologies (blockchain, cryptocurrency and cashless payments), social gaming and eSports products;
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Gambling Commission (including operating licences, variations, changes of corporate control and personal licences);
• Compliance and reporting requirements;
• Foreign due diligence;
• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Due diligence on corporate acquisitions;
• Gambling Commission investigations, regulatory settlements and licence reviews;
• Terms and conditions;
• Software licence agreements;
• White-label agreements;
• Affiliate marketing agreements;
• Sponsorship agreements;
• Cookie and privacy policies.

Requirements:

• UK qualification;
• 0-2 Years PQE;
• Specialist gambling related experience (whether commercial or regulatory) will be an important consideration, but intelligence, an engaging personality and enthusiasm for the sector will be essential;
• An excellent communicator;
• Commercially minded;
• Ambitious and self-motivated.