The Stephen James Partnership
Commercial Legal Counsel - Global Gaming/Entertainment Company
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Commercial Counsel
Global Gaming & Entertainment Business
We’re partnering with a high-growth, global gaming and entertainment business currently undergoing an exciting phase of international expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading brand at a pivotal stage of growth, working within a fast-paced and highly commercial environment.
What makes this opportunity particularly exciting is the breadth and profile of the work. The business operates at the intersection of gaming, sport and entertainment, partnering with household-name brands across football, motorsport and wider global sporting markets.
Whether this is your first move in-house from private practice or you are looking to step into a broader and more influential commercial role, this opportunity offers outstanding exposure and progression potential.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking legal team, partnering directly with senior stakeholders across the business and playing a key role in supporting strategic commercial initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
This is a broad, hands-on commercial role with significant visibility across the business. You will work closely with teams across technology, marketing, compliance and operations, advising on a wide range of commercial and strategic matters.
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The role offers exciting exposure to sports, sponsorship and media-related commercial work, making it particularly attractive for someone looking to work more closely with high-profile sporting partnerships and entertainment brands.
The environment is fast-moving, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative - ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business and wants to make a tangible impact.
The business operates a hybrid working model of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home, with access to a modern, high-spec office space including an on-site gym and excellent facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Supplier and service agreements
- Marketing, sponsorship and partnership contracts
- Technology, SaaS and platform agreements
- Data protection and privacy-related documentation
- Advise on customer-facing terms and digital products
- Partner closely with stakeholders across marketing, tech and compliance
- Support on regulatory, advertising and consumer law matters
- Assist on strategic business initiatives, including potential M&A activity
- Contribute to improving legal processes, contract management and operational efficiency
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About You
- England & Wales qualified 5-10PQE
- Trained and qualified at a recognised City law firm
- Strong academic background
- Strong grounding in commercial contracts gained within private practice
- Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Confident operating within a fast-paced and evolving business environment
- Interest in betting, gaming, sport, entertainment or digital sectors is advantageous
Why This Role?
- Rare opportunity to join a scaling international betting and gaming business
- Exposure to high-profile sports, sponsorship and entertainment-related work
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business strategy
- Excellent platform for a first move in-house or a step-up role within industry
- Modern office environment with strong culture and on-site facilities
- High-growth business with genuine long-term progression opportunities
- Despite operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the legal team is known for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and a supportive, collaborative culture
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