Legal Counsel

Altenar is a leading sportsbook software provider delivering flexible, fully managed solutions to gaming operators globally. With a strong track record of growth and innovation, we operate at the intersection of technology and gaming.

We are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house team with strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of legal matters, work closely with the business, and play a hands-on role in shaping how legal supports a growing international company. 

This position is suited to a proactive and detail-oriented lawyer who is comfortable working independently, taking accountability, and driving continuous improvement in legal processes and documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS/software licensing, partnerships, and supplier contracts
• Act as a key legal contact for business stakeholders, providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice
• Take ownership of legal support for designated business areas
• Identify and implement improvements to legal processes, workflows, and ways of working
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal guidance
• Collaborate with a multi-jurisdictional legal team
• Manage external counsel and support disputes where required
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in the gaming and technology sectors
• Support strategic business initiatives, including new product development
  

Skills & Experience:

• 4-6 years PQE (post qualification experience)
  as a solicitor, advocate or equivalent required – this is a guideline so if you feel that you are suitable, please still apply
• Strong grounding in commercial and contract law 
• Experience in the gaming industry/software development industry is advantageous but not essential  
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities 
• Experience improving legal processes, templates, or ways of working is highly desirable 
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused advice in a clear and concise manner
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across different jurisdictions and cultures
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and interest in the gaming/technology space
  

Legal Technology & Innovation

• Experience working with legal technology tools (e.g. CLM systems, document automation) is advantageous
• Interest in leveraging AI and legal technology to improve legal service delivery and efficiency is desirable 
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, annual leave and public holiday entitlements.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance* (for you and your qualifying dependents).
• Company pension scheme*.
• Parking space*.
• Sports reimbursement scheme (financial support towards sporting activities).
• English lessons for non native speakers.
• Celebration of personal life events and company events.
• Hybrid working opportunities*
• Career growth opportunities
• An international working environment with exposure to different jurisdictions and ways of working

* Benefit offerings vary between locations. Not all benefits are contractual. Benefits may be subject to the underwriting terms of providers.
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities may be reviewed and amended from time to time in line with the needs of the business.