Legal Counsel, Corporate and M&A

This is a hybrid role. As Legal Counsel Corporate and M&A you will be responsible for supporting the companys corporate and M&A activities ensuring legal compliance mitigating risks and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Reporting to our Group Head of Legal - Corporate and International you will be part of the Corporate legal team. This team provides legal advice and support on a broad range of corporate and strategic legal matters. Additionally they build strong relationships across a large group of internal stakeholders and manage complex projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

You Will:

• Assist with executing transactions across the capital structure including acquisitions and disposals joint ventures and other strategic corporate transactions
• Lead on ancillary transaction and other corporate documentation including NDAs and engagement letters (working with and managing external counsel where appropriate)
• Support the preparation of internal papers summarising proposed transactions (and risks associated with the same) for review and approval by the board of Entain plc
• Support the business on other corporate initiatives as required (including group reorganisations restructurings and intragroup financing arrangements)
• Help with the development of policies and processes to support the Corporate Legal function

Qualifications :

You Have:

• Proven experience in corporate law (3 years PQE) with a focus on mergers and acquisitions
• Excellent understanding of corporate governance principles
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in drafting complex legal agreements
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements

Additional Information :

Benefits

At Entain we know that signing top players requires a great starting package and plenty of support to inspire you. Join us and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 25 days annual leave and all Bank holidays.
• Extra paid leave including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme.

Equal Opportunities.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us and well support you.

Were committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and able to be themselves.

Were an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age disability gender or gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sexual orientation marriage/civil partnership or any other basis.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time