Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Leadstar
Location
Stockholm
Job type
Permanent

Legal Counsel


We offer you:

The opportunity to play an important role in one of the fastest growing tech companies in Sweden
The opportunity to learn a lot and to develop yourself
The prospect to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities
A workplace where Mondays feel like Fridays

What we want in return:

A high level of commitment
An eagerness to learn and to become the best
Smartness and creativity
A positive mindset

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who has:

Post-qualified legal experience is positive. But match in personality and mindset is the most important

Strong English legal writing and legal research skills

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment and to act decisively

The ability to work on multiple projects to a high standard simultaneously

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills with solid business acumen, this is essential

Experience and exposure to drafting and negotiation of international commercial agreements. Exposure to alternative dispute resolution methods is preferable, but not mandatory.

Prior experience with corporate legal aspects is considered an advantage.

Potentially had previous experience working within the iGaming industry, however, it is not a requirement

Job description

From day one you will single-handedly take on full responsibility in all legal aspects of Leadstar Media. You will work closely with our Management team as they aid you in building a strong platform for the legal department.

Your work tasks will include the following:

Drafting, reviewing, advising and negotiating legal contracts with iGaming operators

Drafting, reviewing and advising other potential legal contracts

Drafting, reviewing, advising on application processes of affiliate licences in different legal jurisdictions, as well as licence application management and licence management after acquisition

Keeping updated on current changes in all relevant areas of law

Advising on the legal and regulatory risk involved in Leadstar Media business

Advising internal stakeholders, including Account Management and Human Resources, in contract negotiations, general legal and commercial concerns

Litigious and non-litigious matters working with external lawyers and government agencies as necessary


At Leadstar Media you always have the possibility to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities. Several of our team members have taken career steps within the company. The ambition to learn and the ability to take on responsibility are the essential skills required of prospective employees. With this particular role, you will be working closely with the management team to build up the legal department.

About Leadstar Media

Leadstar Media is a fast growing Swedish scale-up company that operates several websites within the sports betting industry. Today the company consists of over 70 employees and full-time consultants as well as several part-time freelancers. We are an international company with around 30 different nationalities represented and a presence in over 30 different geographical markets. Leadstar Media’s ambition is to create exceptional products for our visitors and to become the no. 1 sports betting affiliate in the world. We believe that the best way to achieve this is by having a tight-knit team of creators with a high level of autonomy.

At Leadstar Media you will work together with entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to learn everything about their particular field. We want you to have the same winner mindset as the rest of the team!

In addition to work, we organize other activities outside of work-hours such as small events, company trips and kick-offs.

At Leadstar Media you always have the opportunity to grow within the company and take on more responsibility. Several of our talents have grown to become true stars and leaders. We have learned that the most important skills you need for this job are an ambition to learn, and the ability to take on responsibility.

More information
Start: As soon as possible
Period of employment: six months probationary employment with one month of notice.
Department: Legal
Location: Stockholm

We are looking forward to receiving your job application!

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