Business Development Manager

Ready to level up your career? We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to drive the sourcing, negotiation, and licensing of third‑party intellectual property that powers Playtech’s future. If you love discovering valuable external IP, building partnerships, and influencing the technological and content direction of a global leader, this role puts you right at the centre of impact and innovation.

• Identify and evaluate third‑party IP suitable for licensing and integration into Playtech’s products and services.
• Develop and execute strategies to effectively acquire and license external IP assets.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with IP owners, technology providers, studios, and industry partners.
• Negotiate licensing agreements, commercial terms, and contract structures to secure favourable rights for Playtech.
• Conduct due diligence on potential IP assets, assessing value, scope, risks, and licensing feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, management, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Manage ongoing licensing relationships, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Stay informed on industry trends, evolving IP laws, competitive landscapes, and best practices to maximise future opportunities.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Bring proven experience in licensing third‑party IP, technology transfer, or business development , ideally within the gaming or technology sector.
• Have a strong understanding of IP rights, licensing frameworks, and negotiation principles .
• Communicate with confidence and clarity, building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess excellent negotiation, relationship‑management, and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
• Think strategically and commercially, quickly identifying promising external IP opportunities.
• Are self‑driven, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.

## You’ll Get Extra Points for:

• Experience working directly with gaming studios, media/IP partners, content providers, or technology licensors.
• A track record of scaling licensing portfolios or opening new partnership channels.
• Existing networks within gaming, entertainment, media, or technology ecosystems.
• Knowledge of global IP law landscapes, licensing structures, and compliance processes.

• Growth, development, and continuous learning across teams and disciplines.
• Collaboration, transparency, and a genuinely supportive team mentality.
• Working on high‑impact projects that influence Playtech’s global roadmap.
• A multicultural environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and new ideas.
• Stability, flexibility, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.