Legal Counsel

ABOUT US: 

The legal team is an internal service provider that supports Sportradar's fast growth by ensuring a solid and secure foundation.  It includes several divisions to ensure integrity and trust are met and exceeded. These include: 

• Corporate law
• Legal support sales
• Product Compliance and Licensing
• IP issues and infringements

Due to some exciting growth here at Sportradar we are looking for a Legal Counsel acting as an interface between mainly the global sales teams and the legal department.

The focus of this role will be to ensure the creation, development and maintenance of tailor-made contracts for the legally secure distribution and implementation of our products and services in a compliant way.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Drafting and negotiation of various service agreements (generally in English) to be handled in close collaboration with the sales team and other operational teams of Sportradar
• Prepare the final execution of agreements (internal and external communication)
• Examine, adjust and supplement existing agreements
• General Contracting, e.g. customer and supplier contracts and general contract management
• Elaborate and provide legal opinions (and undertaking the required research), particularly relating to contract law, the law on (sports) betting and gambling, copyright and media law, corporate law and the regulatory framework related to the same
• Coordination of the cooperation between the commercial departments and, to the extent required, external legal advisors
• Administrative and other project tasks
• Providing legal advice and training to the operational teams from different departments.

ABOUT YOU:

• 2+ years of relevant corporate experience (preferred) or in a law firm;
• You are familiar with legal topics related to sales and licensing contract related legal matters ideally also IP law, data protection law and corporate law
• Outstanding communication and writing skills in English. German written and verbal would be highly advantageous
• Ideally experience in working in a global environment across borders
• You have a pragmatic approach that is necessary in a our fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• You can work independently and autonomously.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding. 
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy. 
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Global Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience). 
• Online training videos. 
• Flexible working hours. 

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation—both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as also discuss team fit.
• Onsite Interview: Meet with the local team and tour our local office for a final meet and greet.
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!