Commercial Legal Counsel
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of commercial legal work within a fast-paced, regulated industry. You’ll support the business in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and help ensure legal and regulatory compliance across our operations. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including: Supplier and service agreements, Marketing and sponsorship contracts, Affiliate and partnership agreements, Technology and platform-related contracts, Non-disclosure agreements/heads of terms, Software licensing and SaaS contracts, Payment services and affiliate agreements, Data processing and privacy-related contracts
- Support senior lawyers in contract negotiations and deal structuring.
- Support General Counsel with M&A due diligence and data rooms set up and operations.
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g. marketing, tech, procurement, compliance) to ensure contracts meet business needs.
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on contract law.
- Help maintain and improve contract templates and legal processes.
- Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas (required)
- A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals (required)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball (required)
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work (required)
- Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments (required)
- UK, US or South African qualified solicitor (3+ years PQE). Other jurisdictions of qualification considered. (required)
- Experience in commercial contracts, ideally gained in-house or via secondment. (required)
- Exposure to the gambling, tech, or digital entertainment sectors is a plus. (preferred)
- Strong drafting and communication skills. (required)
- In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends (preferred)
- Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations (preferred)
- Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards (preferred)
- Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies (preferred)
- Commercially aware and solution-oriented. (preferred)
- Vitality Health Care
- Unum Dental
- Life Assurance & Income Protection
- Tusker car scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Retail discounts
Betway Group is an online gambling operator founded in 2006 and part of Super Group, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SGHC. It provides entertainment across sports betting, casino and esports betting, built on proprietary and latest-generation technologies. The company offers interactive gaming experiences spanning pre-game and live sports betting, esports and casino in a regulated, responsible environment. Betway is headquartered in Gzira, Malta, and operates across multiple international markets.