Legal Counsel III
Description
IGT is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Counsel to join their growing PlayDigital Legal Team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional looking to gain broad exposure across commercial, technology, and corporate legal matters within a fast-paced global organization. This role will support a rapidly expanding digital business following a recent acquisition and will work closely with business stakeholders across Europe and North America. The position offers hands-on experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic business initiatives in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a variety of commercial agreements, including content licensing agreements, technology supply agreements, and partner agreements
- Provide day-to-day commercial legal support to business teams across Europe and North America
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contract issues, and mitigation strategies
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including finance, compliance, operations, HR, and business leadership
- Support strategic business growth initiatives and expansion projects
- Assist with post-acquisition integration work, including streamlining contract processes and structures
- Help maintain legal precedents, corporate governance documentation, and legal contract databases
- Contribute to broader global legal team projects and initiatives
- Work collaboratively within a supportive legal team environment that emphasizes mentorship and professional development
Requirements
- 3+ years PQE with strong commercial legal experience
- Strong understanding of commercial and contract law
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Bachelor’s Degree and Legal Practice Course Certificate (or equivalent)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to business stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset
- Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Experience with technology-related contracts
- Exposure to data protection and intellectual property matters
- Experience working with global or cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and AdobeSign
- Prior experience within technology, gaming, digital media, or other regulated industries
Benefits
- Private health and dental insurance coverage
- Life assurance, incapacity insurance, and travel insurance
- Pension plan with company participation
- Wellness allowance of £600 annually, paid quarterly
- Generous paid time off including 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
