Corporate Counsel (Commercial – EU and Asia-Pacific Operations) Bucharest

Corporate Counsel (Commercial – EU and Asia-Pacific Operations)
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Sportserve forms part of a remarkable group of B2C sports betting and B2B sportsbook technology companies, focused on delivering first class sports betting experiences and casino products for our users worldwide. Along with Sportion, Tech
Spirit, Standard Focus and Sportelligent, we are the driving force behind the world renowned sports betting company and our flagship brand, Dafabet.

Since launching our global hiring initiative, we now employ over 2, 000 people worldwide, offering exciting career paths in Technology, Trading, Operations and Media. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and international culture that embraces the global community and acts locally. We offer office based, hybrid and remote work on permanent and consultancy contracts all over the world, making us the true global employer of choice.

What you'll be getting up to:  

• This role will provide support for the Group’s business operations to ensure that it is conducting its business in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Reporting to the Head of Legal Department and work closely with business units, procurement, finance, and other stakeholders to align contract terms with operational and regulatory compliance objectives.
• Assist the Group in overseeing the organization’s contractual processes and assist in driving efficiency in contract lifecycle management from drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts across various departments.
• Assist with the regulatory compliance with the Group’s EU and Asia Pacific operations, providing strategic legal counsel, and supporting commercial activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or review employment and commercial contracts, compliance submissions, work with regulatory requirements and internal Company policies.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters pertaining to regulatory compliance, contractual positions and corporate policies by assessing the risk and recommending appropriate mitigation and risk aversion.
• Provide guidance and monitor the compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (including gaming, AML/FT, corporate compliance).
• Assist with preparation of documents, letters and correspondences for third parties and various government agencies.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with contracts and provide practical solutions to mitigate them. Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Provide corporate secretarial support and general corporate housekeeping
• Coordinate with the external counsel on various legal matters handled by them
• Ensure compliance with all reportorial requirements of relevant government agencies
• Render legal opinions related to commercial risks, and presenting clear recommendations.
• Perform such other legal tasks that maybe assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Duly licensed to practice law in any EU country 
• At least 4-5 years in the practice of law (preferably with experience working as
  - house counsel for a BPO/IT/Gaming Company or within a shared services organization structure)
• Excellent drafting and reviewing skills involving various types of commercial contracts (must have a background in reviewing IT-related contracts); Familiarity with global contract management
• With background and experience in regulatory and compliance matters.
• Strong corporate law background specifically in corporate/reportorial filings with various government agencies.
• Ability to manage competing complex issues matters and adjust to evolving priorities.
• Ability to work in a
  - paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

**Applications in English only please

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.