Legal Counsel

Lottoland Gibraltar Gibraltar Law / Attorneys
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Company Description

We are growing and we are growing fast!When we launched our online lotto business in 2013 our office in Gibraltar had just 7 people, now, we have over 270 staff from 30 different countries. How have we done this?  We disrupt the norm, challenge ourselves and traditions, we might still be thought of as small but we consider ourselves mighty!

We are now active across four continents, with over 5.5 million users which makes us one of the most successful start-ups in Europe.  Our core markets are, Australia, UK, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Eastern Europe and most recently AsiaPac.

We offer huge pay-outs and an infinite choice and we bring a very different product and a unique experience to our customers.  Our product portfolio has been extended to include gaming so our players can now enjoy a wide selection of scratch cards and IWGs, developed in-house by our games studios, in London and Berlin.

Our B2B arm, Lottoland Solutions, offers other operators the opportunity to offer bets on lotteries. It integrates our lottery betting games to operator platforms, with multi-million Euro jackpots guaranteed by our unique proprietary risk management.Our corporate website has lots more information: www.lottolandcorporate.com

Position

Location: Gibraltar

Contract type: Full time

The role: Legal Counsel

Role Summary:

A Junior Lawyer is required to join our small legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and Group Company Secretary, you will work closely with senior management, advising on a broad range of commercial and intellectual property issues. You will ideally be a strong commercial/IP lawyer although litigation, corporate or competition would also be desirable but not essential. You must have trained in a top firm, have good academics (2:1 minimum) and ideally be between 2-5 years' PQE. Any in-house experience within the technology or gaming sector is preferable but not required as is any language skills (German in particular).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, negotiating, reviewing a variety of commercial agreements, including:
    • NDA’s/confidentiality agreements;
    • Software agreements;
    • Business terms and conditions;
    • Game content and licensing agremeents;
    • Data processing agreements;
    • Consultancy and agency agreements;
    • Letters of intent,
    • Heads of terms;
    • Service and supply agreements;
  • Assisting to manage, update and register trade-marks and intellectual property.
  • Assist in managing any litigation and liaising with external counsel.
  • Support the company secretary in drafting board minutes and resolutions.

 

Requirements

Additional responsibilities:

  • Admin duties;
  • Training;
  • Drafting policies and procedures

 

Skills/Experience required:

  • Legal experience from a top law firm and/or in-house company.
  • Language skills would be an advantage (German)

 Education/Qualifications – Essential/ Desirable

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister
  • Degree 2:I or better.

Behaviours

  • Absolutely reliable
  • Leading by example
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Positive 'can do' attitude
  • Approachable
  • Pro-active
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks accordingly

Other information

Lottoland Benefits:

  • Competitive salary 
  • Annual bonus
  • 25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays
  • International premium healthcare
  • subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar
  • Annual summer pool party and watersports 
  • Weekly Yoga sessions
  • Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths.

Cultural Fit:

  • Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation.
  • Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees.
  • Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them.
  • Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business.
  • Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions.
  • Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders.
  • Honesty, integrity and trust are a given.

Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too! Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out!  www.lottolandcorporate.com