At evoke plc, we are looking for two senior lawyers to fill maternity cover roles. One position is a commercial legal role and the other is a blended commercial, employment, and generalist role. Both roles are based in London or Leeds.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What you will be doing:
* Mentoring and supporting other members of the Commercial Legal team and being a point of escalation or assistance for junior members of the team
* Assisting on strategic initiatives for the business, including providing legal support for Group projects across different markets or business areas
* Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including agreements for the supply of services and/or goods, sponsorship (including with our celebrity ambassadors and partners), marketing, filming production, media buying, IT (including software licensing and AI development), data and content supply and other commercial partnership agreements
* Working with the marketing compliance team to ensure compliance with ASA guidance and codes, including reviewing and advising on marketing promotions and advertisements, scripts and legal lines
* Advising on legal risks, including IP infringement risks and disputes and liaising with external counsel as required
* Providing legal advice in respect of consumer and data protection regulation to relevant stakeholders
* Working closely with related Group functions across multiple territories where necessary, including the Data Protection, Compliance, Company Secretarial and Tax teams
* Providing legal training to parts of the business where appropriate and assisting with the development and maintenance of the team's precedents and standard forms
For the blended commercial, employment and generalist role only:
* Providing practical legal support on employment matters across the business, including coordinating with local external counsel on jurisdiction‑specific employment issues and helping ensure a consistent, commercially pragmatic approach to people‑related legal matters; supporting the HR team on employment law matters, acting as an escalation point for complex issues
* Providing legal support across a broad range of commercial matters, including business initiatives, cross‑functional projects, and general day‑to‑day legal advisory work
Who we are looking for:
* 5‑7+ years PQE, with experience within a law firm and an excellent academic and legal background
* Excellent attention to detail, a collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business
* Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues in a concise, commercially oriented manner to business colleagues
* Flexibility in approach and a willingness to take on a varied workload for different stakeholders across the business. A betting/gaming background is preferred (but not essential)
What we offer:
* Industry‑leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off for caring responsibilities
* Discounts at a range of high‑street retailers
* Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes
* Health & wellbeing tools and services, including support with mental health and financial education, gym discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Hybrid working: up to 3 days from home with 2 days office time built in
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