Legal Director — Ermington, Parramatta Area

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. Light & Wonder's gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary Attends to the following as may be assigned from time to time by Corporate Legal: corporate governance and non-gaming regulatory, risk management, contract, corporate, and employer-employee law matters Engages and monitors outside counsel in litigation, commercial, and labor matters There will be some APAC interaction as and when required, experience in this area is favourable Participates in policy-development in conjunction with LnW Corporate Counsel Serves as the Company representative to trade associations Provides legal advice and counsel to senior Company management and personnel in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business as well as on legal risk and strategies in a variety of regional gaming transactions, arrangements and relationships Prepares and executes legal documents Serves as the Company's principal Legal Counsel, as this is a standalone role with dual reporting lines to both Australia and the US Participates in negotiations for third party contracts, proposals, new ventures and dispositions Under the direction of LnW Corporate Counsel, participates in litigation matters, investigations and trials and provides support on employment and labour relations matters Works in collaboration with and under the guidance of Light & Wonder Corporate Counsel Flexibility in working hours due to APAC interaction and managing relationships globally, some unsocialble hours as and when required Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills Knowledge of ASX and handling of ASX related matters Australia securities law experience Good judgment and ability to act as a trusted legal and business advisor to executive team and business unit leadership teams. Strong interpersonal skills Ability to judge character, distinguish relevant facts, assimilate and analyse facts, and apply legal techniques Ability to make decisive, sound judgments Proficient negotiation skills Ability to resolve complex legal issues High level of interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, and ability to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal personnel Ability to consult and provide professional advice in a commercial context Ability to analyse processes and think strategically Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines Experience, Education and Qualification: Bachelor of Laws Degree (or equivalent) A minimum 5 years post-admission legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years relevant private practice experience Unrestricted practising certificate Current New South Wales solicitor practicing certificate Solicitor admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales Law office administration experience Knowledge of business, corproate governance, employment and gaming law and (preferred) gaming law in Australia, Macau, Singapore and other jurisdictions

Applications close Sunday, 19 May 2024
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