Job Posting Title

Assistant General Counsel - Gaming (LATAM)

Pay Range

$163,327-$303,322

Summary

We are an entertainment and content creation company, powered by technology and pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity to create world-leading gaming content.

An ASX Listed company, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we’ve grown from humble beginnings to boast more than 7,000 employees across 20 locations around the world, united by the common mission to Bring Joy to Life Through the Power of Play.

Through our three operating units: Aristocrat Gaming, Pixel United (encompassing the Product Madness, Plarium and Big Fish Games business units) and Anaxi (online RMG) we provide world-leading mobile and casino games, which entertain millions of players across the globe every day.
Connection and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We put the wellbeing of our people first, by giving employees the tools they need to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be, every day. We also strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay and set new standards in company governance and sustainability to support a better, brighter future – full of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued and celebrated, and all employees can realise their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. Certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) in 2021 for the first time in Australia and the United States, and for the sixth time in India. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working.

What You'll Do

The Assistant General Counsel – Gaming (LATAM and EMEA) is responsible to assist the Associate General Counsel – Gaming CIII (APAC/EMEA/LATAM) with providing legal support to all aspects of the Company’s CIII gaming activities in the LATAM and EMEA markets, including but not limited to the management of commercial transactions. The successful individual will provide best-in-class legal services efficiently, timely, and in a cost-effective manner by anticipating, addressing, and creatively resolving legal issues and providing counsel in a manner that optimizes business results. The position may be remote from the US or work from the Group’s local offices in Las Vegas.

Business Units

• Serve as a legal partner for the Company’s CIII gaming activities in the LATAM market, and also support our EMEA business (particularly in Spain), together with other business units as directed by the Associate General Counsel – Gaming CIII
• Provide accurate and timely legal services to business partners, including analyzing, researching, reviewing, interpretation, dispute resolution, drafting, and negotiating
• Lead or assist with the assessment of proposed transactions and the development of deal structures to minimize legal and business risks
• Interpret and advise applicable business units concerning relevant laws and regulations
• Promote seamless teamwork and become an essential strategic partner to the business by aiding in their strategic goals and objectives, making internal customer experience a competitive advantage
• Create and deliver cross-channel educational presentations and tools about relevant legal issues

General

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  Work on special projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Having wide-ranging experience, use professional concepts and Company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Analyze legal issues impacting the business, evaluate options and recommend mitigating actions to balance risk with business objectives
• Support and role model the Legal & Compliance Team’s Drive to Thrive strategy
• Deliver timely and solution-focused legal services while managing cash flow and achieving budget targets
• Operate as a sustainability champion by providing advice and counsel to our business clients and ensuring that all initiatives meet legal requirements and advance our reputation
• Manage external counsel resources
• Champion a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior by fostering a compliance culture within the organization where employees feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Legal Team
• Consistently demonstrates high-level skills in communicating, aligning, negotiating, and managing relationships across multiple stakeholders to achieve long-term goals
• Identifies and assesses risk in ambiguous situations; balances risk-taking with legal prudence; provides sound advice to business clients as to most effective courses of action based on business objectives, legal principles, risk and practical considerations

What We're Looking For

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with a State Bar in the United States

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a commercial attorney either with a law firm, corporation, or both

• International gaming experience preferred (particularly LATAM)

• Ability to work autonomously as well as cross-functionally with other teams and to influence and build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage competing priorities, simultaneously drive numerous projects, identify, and resolve business issues, and earn the confidence of executive business partners

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, drafting and negotiation skills

• Exceptional business judgment and analytical skills

• Experienced in handling all aspects of commercial contracts

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, metric-driven environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business

• Action-oriented and eager to do whatever it takes to provide the best service

• Understands the global environment and how cultural differences impact communication

• Written and verbal fluency in both English and Spanish languages is essential

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.