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Lead Legal Counsel - Flutter Functions, Hybrid
About Betfair Romania Development :
Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming,
Our Values:
The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.
Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact
About Flutter Functions:
The Flutter Functions division is a key component of Flutter Entertainment, responsible for providing essential support and services across the organization. The division encompasses various corporate functions, including finance, legal, human resources, technology, and more, ensuring seamless operations and strategic alignment throughout the company
Role Overview:
This role is part of the Group Legal Team and will have responsibility for leading and providing expert legal advice on all matters in Cluj. The Lead Legal Counsel will focus on commercial and employment law but will also corporate governance, compliance, data protection, IP, tax, litigation and other areas. This is a fantastic role where the individual will be key in helping us to continue to scale Cluj and ensure we fulfil all our legal responsibilities in a robust yet agile manner.
The Cluj Leadership Team and the HR team will be key stakeholders for this role, and therefore the ability to demonstrate credibility, to challenge and to influence are essential.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Business Partnering
Lead on all legal matters in Cluj, aligning legal strategies with organisational goals.
Provide pragmatic, commercial, and strategic legal advice to the Cluj Leadership Team.
Support and advise on all employment law matters.
Advise and support on all other legal matters arising, including litigation, IP, governance etc.
Advise on company policies, employee relations, and local labour law requirements, in collaboration with the People team.
Develop strong and trusted relationships with peers on the Global Legal Team and legal teams in the other hub locations, sharing best practice and supporting Flutter group wide collaboration.
Build rapport with, and function as a trusted advisor to, key stakeholders including global stakeholders, the leadership teams, and broader teams in Cluj.
Contract & Document Management
Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain a wide variety of contracts including commercial, service, technology, supplier, consultancy, and employment-related agreements.
Lead or support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, terminations, variations, and enforcement of terms.
Embed GDPR and regulatory compliance into all contractual templates and business practices.
Governance & Compliance
Anticipate and respond to new legislation, with the ability to digest, summarise and succinctly communicate how new legal and regulatory developments will affect the business.
Stay abreast of regulatory changes and provide proactive guidance to internal stakeholders.
Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of strategic and commercial decisions and the legal implications that arise.
Where relevant, aid in the development and automation of processes to scale efficiencies.
Manage external legal resource to ensure a comprehensive and cost-efficient legal support to all areas of the business.
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