Legal Counsel III
IGT is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Counsel to join their growing PlayDigital Legal Team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional looking to gain broad exposure across commercial, technology, and corporate legal matters within a fast-paced global organization. This role will support a rapidly expanding digital business following a recent acquisition and will work closely with business stakeholders across Europe and North America. The position offers hands-on experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic business initiatives in an innovative and collaborative environment.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a variety of commercial agreements, including content licensing agreements, technology supply agreements, and partner agreements
- Provide day-to-day commercial legal support to business teams across Europe and North America
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contract issues, and mitigation strategies
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including finance, compliance, operations, HR, and business leadership
- Support strategic business growth initiatives and expansion projects
- Assist with post-acquisition integration work, including streamlining contract processes and structures
- Help maintain legal precedents, corporate governance documentation, and legal contract databases
- Contribute to broader global legal team projects and initiatives
- Work collaboratively within a supportive legal team environment that emphasizes mentorship and professional development
- 3+ years PQE with strong commercial legal experience
- Strong understanding of commercial and contract law
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Bachelor’s Degree and Legal Practice Course Certificate (or equivalent)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to business stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset
- Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Experience with technology-related contracts
- Exposure to data protection and intellectual property matters
- Experience working with global or cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and AdobeSign
- Prior experience within technology, gaming, digital media, or other regulated industries
- Private health and dental insurance coverage
- Life assurance, incapacity insurance, and travel insurance
- Pension plan with company participation
- Wellness allowance of £600 annually, paid quarterly
- Generous paid time off including 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
International Game Technology (IGT) is a global gaming company best known for designing and manufacturing slot machines, casino systems and digital gaming content. Founded in 1975 and long headquartered in Las Vegas, with major operations in Rome and Providence, it has been one of the largest gaming-machine and lottery suppliers in the world. In 2025 the group's lottery business was renamed Brightstar Lottery, while IGT's gaming and digital division was acquired by Apollo Global Management and combined with Everi, continuing to trade under the IGT brand. The company supplies land-based and online casino games to operators across the globe.
