Legal Counsel - Commercial

ARRISE is seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join its dynamic Legal Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer, with a proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial agreements.

This role is ideal for someone looking to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts, service agreements, lease agreements, and related addenda, ensuring compliance with diverse legal systems and mitigating associated risks.
• Provide clear, actionable legal advice to internal stakeholders, such as sales teams on client-facing contracts and procurement teams on vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with legal and corporate policies.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor, simplifying complex legal and contractual obligations to support informed decision-making across the business.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and finance, to ensure all contracts support broader business objectives and mitigate potential risks.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Stay informed about evolving legal and regulatory frameworks that impact commercial contracts, proactively advising the business on necessary adjustments.
• Design and maintain user-friendly contract templates to optimise efficiency in drafting and approval processes.
• Establish and regularly update internal policies governing contract creation, approval, and storage to ensure consistency, enforceability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to enhance contract lifecycle management systems, enabling seamless tracking of key milestones such as renewals, expirations, and obligations.
• Manage and oversee compliance with contractual obligations, maintaining robust and legally sound relationships with all parties.
• Liaise with external advisors to address complex legal issues requiring specialised expertise or jurisdiction-specific knowledge.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Legal or the Head of Legal - Commercial.

• A law degree from an accredited university in any EU or UK jurisdiction (required).
• A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience as a practicing lawyer, with a focus on commercial or corporate law (required).
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements, including those with cross-jurisdictional elements (required).
• Exceptional ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language for non-legal stakeholders (required).
• Strong negotiation skills, balancing the pursuit of favourable terms with the cultivation of positive business relationships (required).
• Outstanding analytical capabilities to ensure contracts are precise, enforceable, and aligned with the organisation's objectives (required).
• Committed to delivering high-quality work, even under tight deadlines or competing priorities (required).
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment (required).
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating consistent productivity and accountability with minimal supervision (required).
• Positive and adaptable attitude, eager to embrace new challenges and learn in a dynamic business landscape (required).
• Creative and pragmatic in problem-solving, with a focus on delivering legal solutions that support business goals (required).
• Proactive mindset, anticipating challenges and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and streamline processes (required).
• Team-oriented approach, willing to share knowledge and contribute to the growth and success of the legal department (required).
• Previous experience in the iGaming sector (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with legal systems outside the EU, demonstrating adaptability to diverse regulatory environments (nice-to-have).
• Experience working with SaaS or technology-related contracts (nice-to-have).

• Private health insurance
• Free Lunch delivered daily to office
• Gym membership
• Hybrid work setup for balance
• 23 days holiday allowance
• Real career growth (we promote from within — no gatekeeping here)
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