Corporate Legal Counsel

THE SCOPE

With 30 years of history, today Gaming1 is one of the international leaders in both land-based and online games of chance (casino games, sports betting and poker). Its evolution at the heart of innovation is accompanied by a diversification and specialization of positions, with the creation of new cutting-edge jobs. As part of its sustained growth, Gaming1 is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Corporate & HR Legal Support team.

Reporting to the Legal manager and within GAMING1's legal and administrative department, you will be a part of the legal team that provides legal support to the Board of Directors, the Finance department and the Human Resources department in the following areas: company law (mainly Corporate Housekeeping), Corporate Governance, M&A (acquisition and disposal of companies) and labor law. The team also works in other areas such as tax questions related to Corporate and HR matters, various support agreements (service and management agreements, real estate agreements, NDAs), litigation, and supports both the Belgian and international business.

YOUR ROLE
- Carry out and coordinate the legal secretariat of the group’s companies from a company law point of view (Corporate Housekeeping) in Belgium as well as support on an international level when needed under the guidance of local advisors
- Assist the responsible person within your team for the legal aspects of M&A files (acquisition and disposal of companies, reorganization, merger, etc.), including the preparation of negotiations and research in order to put in place agreements
- Organize, in collaboration with the notary, the deeds of the group's companies regarding company law
- Support the responsible person within your team in putting in place both intra-group agreements and more generally agreements with external representatives (e.g., loans, service and management agreements, NDAs)
- Conduct legal research within various fields including but not limited to corporate law
- Provide legal opinions and consultations, mainly in corporate law
- Organize legal monitoring with the support of the company’s paralegal

YOUR PROFILE
- Master's degree in law. A double master's degree in law/management is a plus, as well as experience in international laws (France, Spain, USA, etc.)
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Professional experience in a BIG4 firm or in a law firm having a focus on corporate law is a plus
- Knowledge/particular interest in the corporate aspects of a company and interest in financial and administrative aspects of the corporate world
- Team spirit and solidarity
- Organized, thorough and methodical
- Can prioritize and meet deadlines
- Stress management and working under time pressure
- Autonomy
- Command of English, at least in writing (minimum C1).

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as having a unique experience - centered around our values of pleasure, team spirit, performance, boldness and integrity - alongside 1,200 employees around the world, we offer:

- the opportunity to contribute to the international development of a family company from Liège
- the chance to take part in a human and entrepreneurial adventure within a solid group
- a friendly work environment that is adapted to reaching optimal performance
- leadership by talents, values, trust and autonomy
- the opportunity to progress and specialize with our internal mobility system
- a competitive salary package with several benefits
- the possibility to work remotely up to 50% for a good work-life balance.

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Gaming1's NEWS

The Gaming1 Belgian hub moved to the heart of the Ardent City in 2021. Immerse yourself in our new office.

We are certified Top Employers 2024 We are the first game of chance company (casino, sports betting and poker) to receive this certification, among some 80 companies certified in our country, and including only 15% in Wallonia.

The health of our employees is our priority, we offer, as well as health and safety measures. Various activities are organized throughout the year, such as giving blood in the building’s courtyard, teambuilding days and the #loveyourhealth program which gives employees the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities.

More, the perks card offered to all Gaming1 employees. Browse the list of reductions.