Legal Counsel
Gamblingindustrynews
Greater London · posted 22 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Greater London, England
Category
Legal
Altenar is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team and support a growing international B2B sportsbook technology business. This UK-based remote role will take ownership of commercial legal matters, including SaaS and software licensing agreements, partnerships, supplier contracts, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused advice across multiple jurisdictions while helping Altenar improve its legal processes, documentation, and use of legal technology.
What You'll Do
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, 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 areas of Altenar's business.
- Identify and implement improvements to legal processes, workflows, and ways of working.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal playbooks, and internal guidance.
- Collaborate with Altenar's multi-jurisdictional legal team.
- Manage external legal counsel where required.
- Support the management of disputes when necessary.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the gaming and technology sectors.
- Support strategic business initiatives, including new product development.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Altenar's legal function.
- Competitive salary package.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements.
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees and qualifying dependents.*
- Company pension scheme.*
- Parking space.*
- Sports reimbursement scheme providing financial support toward sporting activities.
- English lessons for non-native speakers.
- Recognition of personal life events.
- Company events.
- Hybrid working opportunities.*
- International working environment with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
*Benefit availability varies by location and may be subject to provider terms.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Approximately 4-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as a solicitor, advocate, or equivalent; Altenar considers this a guideline rather than a strict requirement.
- Strong foundation in commercial and contract law.
- Excellent legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to provide practical, concise, and commercially focused legal advice.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and effectively manage competing priorities.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate across different jurisdictions and cultures.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.