Bullfinch

Senior Legal Counsel

Bullfinch

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Isle of Man

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leading across a broad range of legal work including corporate, commercial, IP and regulatory matters.
  • Drafting and reviewing complex and high-value agreements and other legal documents, including service agreements, supplier and marketing agreements.
  • Managing legal risk across the organisation, proactively identifying issues and implementing appropriate controls.
  • Managing relationships with external counsel, including obtaining and implementing legal opinions on regulatory matters.
  • Providing legal support for product development initiatives, including advising on intellectual property issues and consumer rights.
  • Drafting and maintaining customer facing terms and conditions to ensure the product is fully compliant.
  • Managing legal disputes and litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel and preparing case materials.
  • Working closely with compliance and data protection teams on all matters which require input.
  • Ensuring that corporate governance standards are adhered to across the business, including supporting at board and committee meetings to obtain approvals.
  • Assisting with company structuring queries and working closely with company secretary and finance to ensure good corporate governance.
  • Responding to ad hoc queries from across the business efficiently and with an open mindset.
  • Conducting legal research and analysis on various regulatory and compliance matters, including following industry trends to support the wider business.
  • Reviewing and advising on advertising and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, compliance, internal audit and finance, to address legal issues and provide strategic guidance.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Handling legal correspondence and maintaining accurate records of legal matters and contracts.
  • Creating legal template documentation and working closely with legal operations to drive efficiencies and automation.
  • Contributing to continuous improvements by preparing and delivering internal training sessions for the team and the rest of the business.
  • Staying updated on changes to law and regulation, identifying risk areas and providing updates to the relevant areas of business affected.

Requirements

  • A qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with at least 7–10 years post-qualification experience, including in-house exposure, ideally in tech, gaming, or digital sectors.
  • Proven track record of operating at a senior level and influencing executive teams and board members.
  • Broad experience in commercial, regulatory, IP, data protection, and corporate law.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work, particularly in contract drafting and review.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage ambiguity and make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
  • Experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
  • A solutions-focused mindset with a strong commercial orientation.
  • High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in the legal field, with a focus on technology and gaming law.
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate lawcommercial lawintellectual property lawregulatory lawdata protection lawcontract draftinglegal researchlegal analysislitigation managementcompliance
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementanalytical skillsdetail-orientedproactive approachproblem-solvingteam collaborationadaptabilityprofessionalismdiscretion
Certifications
qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent)