Associate Legal Counsel
Legend is looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to join its Legal team in London, with a particular focus on Data Privacy. This is an opportunity to build real depth in Data Privacy while gaining genuine ownership.
As Legend enters its next phase of growth, backed by Genius Sports, the Associate Legal Counsel will take the lead on day-to-day Data Privacy matters for Legend, working on everything from data processing agreements and international transfers to important privacy governance matters and advising teams on new initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to build expertise, shape how Legend approaches Privacy, and become a trusted point of contact across the business.
The primary focus of the role will be on Data Privacy, with some additional exposure to commercial agreements, employment matters, and other Legal projects. The Associate Legal Counsel will work closely with experienced lawyers and stakeholders across Product, Technology, Marketing, Commercial, and People, translating complex Privacy requirements into practical advice that helps teams move forward.
- Own day-to-day Data Privacy matters across Legend, providing practical advice to teams across the international business.
- Develop and strengthen Legend's Privacy frameworks, including ROPA, international data transfers, controller/processor contractual relationships, and Data Processing Agreements.
- Partner with teams across the business to embed Privacy into new initiatives and product support, translating complex requirements into clear, commercially focused advice.
- Support broader Legal workstreams, including commercial agreements, employment matters, and other projects alongside core Data Privacy responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve Privacy processes, guidance, and ways of working as the business grows.
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with approximately 1–3 years PQE, gained in-house or within a commercial, technology, Data Privacy, or related practice (required).
- Practical Data Privacy / Data Protection experience, with knowledge of areas such as ROPA, international data transfers, controller/processor relationships, and Data Processing Agreements (required).
- A genuine interest in building Data Privacy as a specialism, while continuing to develop broader commercial legal experience (required).
- Strong commercial judgement and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex legal requirements into clear, practical advice for non-legal stakeholders (required).
- A proactive, curious approach, comfortable taking ownership, researching unfamiliar issues, and knowing when to run with something and when to seek support (required).
- Experience within technology, digital, SaaS, gaming, or another data-rich international business (nice-to-have).
Legend is the company behind more than 25 sports and gaming brands, focused on player experience across betting and gaming. It operates with a global team of over 800 people across 10 hubs worldwide, building and growing its portfolio of brands. The company describes its approach as driven by data, creativity and collaboration, summarised in its "Mindset, Vision, Performance" formula. Headquartered in St Helier, Jersey, Legend operates hubs across Europe and North America. In 2026 Genius Sports announced a definitive agreement to acquire the company.