Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Description

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:   

• Drafting, reviewing and offering guidance on a variety of contracts including marketing and sponsorship agreements (previous examples include football and celebrity sponsorships), non-disclosure, affiliate and consultancy agreements, and any other legal documentation as required;
  
• Negotiating legal terms directly with suppliers;
  
• Collaborating with professionals across various departments, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
  
• Providing general legal advice and support on a range of issues;
  
• Developing internal policies and procedures;
  
• Raising the business awareness around key commercial legal risks and mitigations;
  
• Monitoring, researching and advising with relevant legal developments, industry regulations, and best practices in various jurisdictions to ensure the company’s legal strategies remain current and effective;
  
• Assisting in the resolution of disputes, including contract disputes and potential litigation, collaborating with external legal counsel if required;
  

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential skills:   

• 5 years plus PQE as Qualified (UK) Solicitor with experience either in-house or within a private practice law firm.
• A wealth of experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to analyse complex topics and provide practical advice and solutions.
• Sound business acumen and commercial awareness with an ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior members of the legal team.

Nice to have skills:    

• Experience in the gaming, marketing or technology sectors would be an asset but not required.Willingness to learn and curiosity about new areas are sufficient.

• A culture and working environment that will allow you reach your full potential
• Hybrid working policy plus the opportunity to ‘Work From any eligible country” for 4 weeks in each year
• 28 days holiday a year, plus (8) public and bank holidays in England
• Matched pension contributions up to 6% employee, 6% employer
• BUPA private healthcare insurance with pre-existing medical conditions included and a cash-back plan towards the cost of routine dental and other treatments
• A mobile phone of your choice, which can be used for both business and personal use
• An unrivalled Family Leave Policy
• Discounts if you visit MGM Resorts iconic destinations in Las Vegas, and other locations around the globe
• Health and wellbeing activities such as fitness classes at lunchtime twice a week
• An unrivalled office environment with free parking and an abundance of drinks and snacks including breakfast each Monday and lunch each Friday (we’re feeders, sorry diets!)
• Regular team and office socials during the day and after work
• Access to further training and development opportunities, including professional coaching
• Employee referral programme - earn between £750 - £1500 when you refer a friend to come and work for us!
• Access our Cycle to work scheme