Legal Operations Manager, Entain
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
2+ days a week in office (One Stratford Place, London)
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
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Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office (One Stratford Place, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- You must be able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs and must be proactive in identifying areas in need of improvement, or where alternative processes may increase efficiencies and generating appropriate action plans
- Legal project operations or business management experience either in-house or at a law firm is preferrable but not essential
- Project management experience is essential, with a demonstrated ability to independently move multiple concurrent projects forward by gaining the support needed from others while working in a cross-functional role
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong agile and analytical mindset to identify potential risks and implement effective controls
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work collaboratively with team members and engage with stakeholders confidently
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, energetic team environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines
- Strong interest in innovation and contributing new ideas, including legal department technology solutions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical and computer skills
- Stakeholder management skills from legal/non-legal backgrounds across the organisation
What the job involves
- This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced and expanding international Commercial Legal team in an exciting industry covering the maternity leave of our Legal Operations Manager
- This role will work closely with the Commercial Legal team and the Deputy General Counsel responsible for Commercial and Privacy, helping manage commercial legal affairs for the Entain Group globally, including project and advisory work, commercial contract work, IP and payments
- This is a generalist role that involves managing and supporting projects across the full range of subject matters supported by the Commercial Legal tea
- The role will entail meticulous management and coordination of legal operational tasks, ensuring efficient support for a globally active and agile Commercial Legal team
- Strategic Planning and Management: Developing and implementing strategies to improve legal department operations, including optimising processes, policies, and procedures
- Technology Management: Implementing and managing legal technology solutions to improve department efficiency and contract management tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments to ensure the legal team is aligned with the broader business goals and participating in cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysing legal data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and preparing reports for senior management to aid in decision-making
- Legal Project Management: Overseeing legal projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and aligning them with the organisation's strategic goals
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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