Legal Counsel

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Saint Julian's, MLT
In-Office
Mid level
Digital Media • Music
The Role
Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and manages commercial agreements throughout their lifecycle. Advises stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and commercial terms; monitors legal and regulatory changes; supports disputes, player claims, and litigation; and provides independent legal guidance to commercial and operational teams. The role requires a qualified lawyer with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience and commercial contracts expertise, with gaming, intellectual property, or privacy experience beneficial.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for an experienced and committed Legal Counsel to join our legal and compliance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in navigating our Group through intricate legal landscapes, working closely with stakeholders across the business to minimise risk and support continued growth. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment,  is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, and brings a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to everything they do.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including with game/content providers, payment service providers, affiliates, and other key suppliers and partners.
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial drafting, or reviewing through to negotiation, execution, and renewal. 
  • Support the resolution of disputes, player claims, and litigation matters as they arise.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and commercial terms, escalating where appropriate. 
  • Monitor and interpret changes in legal and regulatory requirements, assessing their impact on business operations and applying commercial insights where relevant.
  • Build and maintain strong communication channels with key internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and transparent information sharing.
  • Act as a trusted, independent point of contact for commercial and operational teams seeking legal guidance.

Requirements

Qualities we are looking for:

    • Qualified lawyer having 3-5 years post-qualification experience, either in-house or relevant private practice experience;
    • Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts; experience in the online gaming, or broader iGaming sector is a strong plus. 
    • Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills and sound judgement.
    • Proactive approach in identifying legal risks and proposing practical preventive strategies.
    • Self-driven and able to take ownership of all tasks and projects and drive them through to completion, while managing competing priorities.
    • Uphold a high standard of work ethic, always ensuring to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Experience in intellectual property and, or data protection / privacy matters, while not a requirement, would be considered an asset.

Benefits

Working for Rhino includes plenty of perks.
What we offer:

  • Competitive salary based on your knowledge & experience
  • Quarterly performance bonus split on personal objectives and company performance
  • €500 Yearly Wellness & Mindfulness allowance to support an active lifestyle
  • Flexibility & a work-life blend through our Hybrid Working environment
  • Work from anywhere with our 30 days “overseas working”
  • Diverse, dynamic, fun environment with happy and helpful colleagues
  • Learning & Development opportunities to invest in your personal development
  • Fresh fruit, healthy snacks & food are available at the office everyday - and of course, good tea & coffee
  • Free parking, table tennis, lounge area, plenty of meeting rooms and sea views at our ergonomic office 
  • Regular social events to strengthen long lasting relationships
  • Enjoy a “Me Day” on your birthday
  • Paid time off, including extra days for special life events
  • AXA Private Hospital & Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Form an active part of our talent acquisition, with our Referral Bonus 
  • And to top it off, a great culture! 

Join us at Rhino Entertainment and unleash your full potential in a vibrant and rewarding career! 🎉

Our Story
Rhino Entertainment Group is a fast-growing online gaming operator that was founded in 2020. Winner of the EGR Rising Operator of the Year Award 2023 and iGaming Idol Employer of The Year Award 2023, the company has a multi-brand strategy. Rhino group is committed to providing its players with the best possible gaming experience supported by a cutting-edge gaming platform.


Our Culture

“We are a community of passionate, committed, driven and fun-loving people who are united by a shared mission to deliver world-class entertainment to our players in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Our culture identity is rooted in our curiosity, our sense of community and unwavering drive for success. We cherish each person’s unique qualities and contributions, and we encourage our team members to take ownership, think creatively, find solutions and enjoy the process of achieving our goals!” 

DEIB
We are proud to have so many diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and ideas represented within our Rhino community, which fuels an authentic workplace and a strong sense of belonging. This broad spectrum helps us achieve a supportive working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. Diversity goes hand in hand with promoting equal opportunities for all current and future employees and at Rhino, we are committed to ensure fairness in our recruitment process. 

How We Work
At Rhino we very much believe in supporting flexible working arrangements! By blending working from our vibrant offices and using the latest tech to work from home, through our Hybrid Working environment, we firmly believe that we can create an effective, balanced, and collaborative working experience to help us achieve our goals!

Skills Required

  • Qualified lawyer with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience
  • Experience in-house or in relevant private practice
  • Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and sound judgment
  • Proactive legal risk identification and practical preventive strategies
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage competing priorities
  • Experience in online gaming or iGaming
  • Experience in intellectual property matters
  • Experience in data protection or privacy matters
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The Company
161 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Rhino Entertainment is the catalog development and marketing division of Warner Music Group. Founded in 1978, it specializes in archival reissues, definitive musical anthologies, and catalog management. The company is known for its commitment to high-quality sound, informative liner notes, and creative packaging, managing a vast catalog of legendary artists across various genres, while also engaging in modern digital marketing and distribution strategies for heritage music.

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