Legal Counsel, Corporate and M&A

Supports the company's corporate and M&A activities, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and contributing to strategic decision-making. It reports to the Group Head of Legal - Corporate and International and sits within the Corporate legal team. The team provides legal advice and support on a broad range of corporate and strategic legal matters, builds strong relationships across a large group of internal stakeholders, and manages complex projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Assist with executing transactions across the capital structure, including acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Lead on ancillary transaction and other corporate documentation, including NDAs and engagement letters, working with and managing external counsel where appropriate.
• Support the preparation of internal papers summarising proposed transactions and associated risks for review and approval by the board of Entain plc.
• Support the business on other corporate initiatives as required, including group reorganisations, restructurings and intragroup financing arrangements.
• Help with the development of policies and processes to support the Corporate Legal function.

• Proven experience in corporate law (3+ years PQE), with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in drafting complex legal agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.

• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 25 days annual leave and all Bank holidays.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme.

Entain is a leading, global sports betting and gaming company and a FTSE company with iconic brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Eurobet and bwin.