Managing Legal Counsel

Managing Legal Counsel

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Legal team in Perth and are currently looking for a Managing Legal Counsel to join the team. 

As a Managing Legal Counsel at VGW, you will lead and manage legal affairs within the company, providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advise on all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital, and other strategic transactions, including corporate structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in business transactions and activities.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on market expansion, new product launches, and other business development initiatives.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company and proactively advise management on potential legal risks and implications.

What you will bring to the role:

• 8+ years post-qualification experience with relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Admitted as a lawyer to practice in Australia.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High degree of commercial acumen to understand the business’ key drivers.
• Demonstrated adherence to a high standard of professional principles to ensure honesty, integrity, and ethical decision-making in all situations.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

#LI-JG1

#LI-hybrid