LEGAL COUNSEL – Corporate & HR Legal Support (LIEGE-BELGIUM)

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THE SCOPE

With 30 years of history, today Gaming1 is one of the international leaders in both land-based and online games of chance (casino games, sports betting and poker). Its evolution at the heart of innovation is accompanied by a diversification and specialization of positions, with the creation of new cutting-edge jobs. As part of its sustained growth, Gaming1 is looking for a LEGAL COUNSEL – Corporate & HR Legal Supportto join its legal team.

The Legal Counsel provides versatile legal support within the Corporate & HR Legal Support team. They are responsible for implementing (writing, coordination, implementation, potential negotiation) a series of legal documents, mainly within the domain of company, corporate and labor law, and for advising the various Belgian and international companies of the Gaming1 Group in a proactive and strategic way.

The Legal Counsel carries out regular reporting to the Corporate & HR Legal Manager and works together and collaborates with all the other members of the Legal & Admin department.

YOUR ROLE

• Participate, as legal support, in corporate projects at the team level (for example, reorganization)
• In collaboration with the notary’s office, coordinate and take change of “corporate” notarial deeds (incorporation, mergers, contributions, demergers, other modifications of statutes, etc.)
• Draft general shareholders’ meetings (transfers of headquarters, mandates of directors or commissioners, etc.), ordinary meetings approving the annual accounts, shareholders’ decisions, and decisions of the Board of Directors, and monitor and carry out the renewal of the various mandates
• Be in contact with the various local partners to ensure the correct execution of Corporate Housekeeping acts and, if needed, help with the coordination of these acts and implement the necessary contracts within the scope of the Corporate Housekeeping.
• Help the Corporate & HR Legal Support team within the scope of transaction files (joint ventures, acquisition, disposal). During an acquisition, participate in the due diligence
• Help and provide legal support to the HR department: draft templates for employment contracts and special agreements in labor law, regulations and policies (Employment Regulation, Car and Phone Policy, etc.), draft acts (e.g., granting perks CCT90), etc.
• Help the various departments to conclude service agreements (consultants, freelancers, recruitment): develop the templates according to needs and aid the negotiation of individual agreements
• Be responsible for the management of certain litigations within the team and be responsible for legal monitoring, connected to the law mentioned above
• Follow up on debt collection with the support of partner law firms
• Be able to take the place of the Corporate Paralegal when the emergency or need justifies it.
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in law or a double Master’s degree in law/management is a plus, as well as experience in international laws (France, Spain, USA, etc.)
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge/particular interest in legal management of the corporate aspects of a company and interest in financial and administrative aspects of the corporate world
• Accurate and thorough
• Authenticity and reliability of analyses
• Ability to adapt and organize
• Proactivity
• Communication and assertiveness
• Command of English, at least in writing (minimum C1). Knowledge of Dutch is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

As well as having a unique experience - centered around our values of pleasure, team spirit, performance, boldness and integrity - alongside 1,200 employees around the world, we offer:

• the opportunity to contribute to the international development of a family company from Liège
• the chance to take part in a human and entrepreneurial adventure within a solid group
• a friendly work environment that is adapted to reaching optimal performance
• leadership by talents, values, trust and autonomy
• the opportunity to progress and specialize with our internal mobility system
• a competitive salary package with several perks
• The possibility to work remotely up to 50% for a good work-life balance
  
  

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Gaming1’s NEWS

• The Gaming1 Belgian hub moved to the heart of the Ardent City in 2021. Immerse yourself in our new offices.
• We are certified Top Employers 2022! We are the first game of chance company (casino, sports betting and poker) to receive this certification, among some 80 companies certified in our country, and including only 15% in Wallonia.
• The health of our employees is our priority, we offer 50% remote working, as well as health and safety measures. Various activities are organized throughout the year, such as giving blood in the building’s courtyard, teambuilding days and the #loveyourhealth program which gives employees the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities.
• More, the perks card offered to all Gaming1 employees. Browse the list of reductions.