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Apply locations London - Chiswick Park time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR24436

Who We Are:

The world's top sports betting and lottery brands choose OpenBet as their partner for world class content, leading tech and tailored service. We have their back, so they're ready with exciting, memorable and safe sports betting experiences to entertain billions of players worldwide.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet.

OpenBet is a global leader in betting and gaming entertainment, trusted by over 200 partners to create memorable winning moments for millions of players worldwide. From processing bets during iconic events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to pioneering next-gen products like BetBuilder, we continuously redefine the player experience with high-quality content, cutting-edge technology, and advanced player protection tools.

For over 25 years, our unbeatable platform has powered the most recognizable betting brands, ensuring peak performance with 100% uptime, unmatched scale, and speed. With 85 licenses, 20 World Lottery Association operators on our customer roster, and a team of 1,200+ experts across 14 countries, we remain at the heart of the industry.

Join OpenBet to take your career to the next level and be part of a global innovative team shaping the future of betting entertainment for millions worldwide.

Reporting to OpenBet's Legal and Regulatory leadership, the Employment Legal Counsel role will support the business and human resources by providing practical and commercially sound advice on legal issues on a variety of employment and corporate governance issues. The role will cover employment, immigration, and pension matters along with corporate governance guidance for the OpenBet group of companies around the world.

You will be required to handle your own caseload and be the sole internal legal resource for matters related to employment/HR and primary point of contact and coordination for matters related to corporate governance. As such, the role is looking for lawyers who seek responsibility, are highly responsive, and are team players.

• Provide day-to-day advice on a broad range of employment matters including recruitment, employment contracts, consultation, grievance and disciplinary processes, performance management, corporate restructuring, redundancies, leaves of absence, litigation risks, statutory notice, severance and other regulatory obligations.
• Develop, revise, and implement employment and required training suitable for a commercial and highly-regulated environment.
• Drive good business results from difficult situations by successfully managing employee relations issues, pre-dispute conflicts, and assisting with managing employment related litigation.
• Draft, review, analyse, and negotiate employment clauses of commercial agreements and employment-related agreements, including staffing, consultancy, incentive, pension, non-compete, volunteer, confidentiality and settlement agreements.
• Advise on employment status of independent contractors and other contingent workers, including IR35 queries.
• Draft, review and update employment-related templates.
• Keep up-to-date with changes to employment law and provide advice to the business and People Team on those changes.
• Partner with representatives of other departments, including HR, on internal investigations.
• Managing external legal immigration support to the People function.

• Working with the legal and finance teams, oversee business's corporate governance, including business registrations, annual reports, and internal governance documents.
• Draft intercompany agreements, resolutions, by-laws, articles of association, and other internal agreements.
• Advise and draft lender agreements.
• Manage business registrations globally, including oversight of corporate secretarial services and attorneys-in-fact.
• Work with finance and tax teams to advise business on requirements for local requirements to conduct business in jurisdictions around the world.

• Manage projects globally and work with in-house and external counsel across relevant jurisdictions.
• Handle own caseload within the relevant practice areas whilst supporting other lawyers within the team as and when required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business, including People Team, finance, and legal.

• Qualified lawyer with 5-7 years PQE of employment legal matters.
• Familiarity with corporate and commercial work.

• In-house legal experience within a betting or technology company.
• Data Privacy knowledge relevant to Employment/People related issues.
• Basic understanding of the application of Immigration law.
• Experience of working with high level executives in client/customer organisations.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to providing advice to internal clients on all employment law related matters and the ability to analyse complex situations and develop simple, concise, and effective legal solutions.

What we can offer YOU:

• Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow.
• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go!
• And if that's not enough, enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career.
• We have a collaborative office environment with our team members in office 3 days per week.

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated-it's celebrated.

OpenBet is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The world's top sports betting and lottery brands choose OpenBet as their partner for world class content, leading tech and tailored service. We have their back, so they're ready with exciting, memorable and safe sports betting experiences to entertain billions of players worldwide.

25+ years of sports betting entertainment and a passion for innovation - that's how OpenBet has become the global partner of choice. At scale. At speed. At every great sports event.