Commercial Counsel

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We're building a team that resonates with a passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we're always acting authentically. Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We're taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space.

What’s the position?

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to provide legal support and guidance across multiple functions of the company, including senior management. The role will include broad legal responsibilities with respect to commercial matters for the company, including drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, sponsorship and partnership agreements, marketing, media and affiliate agreements, product and technology agreements and other commercial agreements. The role will work closely with teams across the business technology and product, social/free to play games, marketing, finance and operations.

What are we looking for?

• A self-starter who can manage a high volume independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including legal drafting skills)
• The ability to influence others by developing strong working relationships
• The ability to deliver excellent commercial solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues
• A passion for sports and gaming

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a top US law school
• Admission and in good standing to one or more US state bars
• A minimum of 3-5 years legal experience with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• General familiarity with intellectual property concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The 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
• Experience in digital online gaming and/or sports betting (experience working on marketing transactions a plus)
• Knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of the gaming industry

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible vacation allowance
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand