Commercial Counsel

Hard Rock Digital • United States, FL

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About The Position

Hard Rock Digital is building an online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company, drawing on the Hard Rock and Seminole Tribe of Florida brands. The Commercial Counsel will provide legal support and guidance across multiple company functions, including senior management. The role covers a broad range of commercial matters, including drafting and negotiating master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), sponsorship and partnership agreements, marketing, media and affiliate agreements, product and technology agreements, and other commercial agreements. The counsel will work closely with business technology and product, social/free-to-play games, marketing, finance, and operations teams. The position is suited to a self-starter who can independently manage high volume, communicate effectively, build strong working relationships, and deliver practical commercial solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from a top U.S. law school.
• Admission to and good standing with one or more U.S. state bars.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of legal experience, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• General familiarity with intellectual property concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including legal drafting skills.
• Ability to influence others by developing strong working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick deadlines and multiple demands.
• Law firm experience at a reputable firm and in-house experience in a startup or large organization.
• Passion for sports and gaming.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in digital online gaming and/or sports betting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating marketing agreements, such as sponsorships and media buys.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and guidance across multiple company functions, including senior management.
• Draft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, sponsorship and partnership agreements, marketing, media and affiliate agreements, product and technology agreements, and other commercial agreements.
• Work closely with teams across business technology and product, social/free-to-play games, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Independently manage a high volume of work and deliver commercial solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Flexible vacation allowance.
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages employees to be authentic and bring their talents to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree