Easygo
Legal Counsel
To bring simplicity and convenience to the gaming industry by developing casino games and sportsbook products for clients.
Consulting and Professional Services
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Easygo
Easygo is a well-established global tech startup, we pride ourselves on being early adopters, progressive in our approach and adaptable to the ever-changing technology landscape. Our core focus is in the online gaming space building well-designed casino games, crypto platforms, and sportsbooks built on our "provably fair" algorithms. The products we build are used by millions of people around the world including Drake and you’ll see their logos on an EPL team, the UFC, advocated by e-gamers and in a number of other sporting places.
The last 2 years have been huge for us, we have grown from 20 to 100+ team members. Whilst the products that we build are global we have two amazing offices in the same building in the heart of the CBD with all the bells and whistles you could ever want. Including an in-house barista, pool, and table tennis tables, PS5 and Nintendo Switches, a meditation room, help yourself drinks fridge and snack wall, catered breakfast daily, weekly massages and team lunch.
About the role
What's in it for you? Joining us means stepping into an exciting role where you can make a significant impact. You'll work in a fast-paced environment across multiple entertainment brands. You will be instrumental in our organisation's growth as the strategic legal advice you give, will help shape our success as we expand globally.
Your role with us: As Legal Counsel, you will be an integral part of our legal team, focusing primarily on M&A and Corporate/Commercial law. You will draft a variety of commercial contracts, spanning our marketing, sponsorship, partnership, and social media teams. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape in the digital entertainment world, contributing significantly to the company’s overall success in a dynamic marketplace. Who are we? At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming. Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games. Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies.
Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 300+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone.
Click play, on your career today! **What you will do: **
- Commercial Contracting: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts essential to the operations of the group, including but not limited to service agreements, licensing agreements, sponsorship agreements, and vendor contracts.
- **Legal Advisory: **Providing timely and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across various departments on a range of legal issues, including technology, privacy, consumer protection, and contractual matters.
- **Legal Compliance: **Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital entertainment and gambling industries, providing advice on legal compliance matters, and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks
- M&A Support: Assisting in M&A transactions by conducting due diligence, analysing legal risks, and preparing transactional documents such as share sale agreements and share subscription agreements.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law, admitted to practise in Australia. Certifications in technology law, intellectual property law, or privacy law are desirable.
- 3-5 years in private practice focusing on technology, intellectual property, and/or commercial transactions. Experience in M&A and due diligence is desirable.
- Proficient in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Strong understanding of technology and digital entertainment industries.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Bonus points if you also have:
- Technology and Digital Entertainment acumen
- Sports & Gambling knowledge advantageous
- Cryptocurrency knowledge would be advantageous
- Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack, Jira & Intercom
Some of the perks of working for us:
- EAP access for you and your family
- A full-time barista who will make you coffee, tea and fresh juices
- Daily catered breakfast
- Massage Wednesdays - we get professionals to do this!
- Friday parmas/pub lunch, plus happy hour in the office from 4pm
- Fun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favourite gaming consoles
- Paid volunteer day
- Flexible working hours
- Help yourself drinks fridges and snack shelves
What you'll be responsible for
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Legal Document Drafting and Review
Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and policies
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Legal Advice
Write advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, commercial law, and intellectual property law
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Legal Research
Research and analyze legal issues for clients including case law, regulations, and legal precedents
Skills you'll need
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems