Legal Counsel

Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment.  We operate at scale. As part of Flutter Entertainment, we play an essential role in the Group's goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, developing innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide. 

We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions, keeping a people-first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritize flexibility as we strive to deliver the best technological products and tackle the greatest industry challenges. 

Recognizing that everyone brings their strengths, backgrounds and new perspectives, we empower you to be yourself. That uniqueness shapes the culture of belonging we are so proud of. 
 

The Role
The job holder will oversee legal aspects related to Blip and proactively safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly adheres to all applicable legal provisions. This includes the responsibility to give legal advice to senior leaders about all relevant matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working within the Legal team to provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice to the Porto General Manager, Leadership Team and corporate functions on a variety of legal topics that relate to Portuguese and European legislation.

• Acting as a point of contact for data protection-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain the company ROPA and proactively engage with internal stakeholders to assess ongoing compliance with data protection laws and regulations.

• Providing internal stakeholders with advice on labour law matters.

• Drafting/reviewing commercial agreements.

• Designing and implementing company policies and procedures.

• Designing and delivering legal training to the business and providing clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization

• Act as an enabler and strategic partner by proactively identifying solutions and designing legal strategies in support of business goals and change plans.

• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues, always mindful of the organisation’s risk appetite.

• Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practices throughout the company.

• Capable of providing clear, concise, pragmatic and commercially viable legal advice in language non-legal colleagues can understand.

• Staying up to date with changes to legislation, particularly to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect our company.

What You’ll Bring
Behavioural Competencies:

• Building Support - We establish close relationships with our stakeholders, underpinned by trust, integrity and respect. We can build awareness, understanding and positive momentum behind the Group technology strategy, often without being in a position to assert authority.

• Objective - We are impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions taken are based on objective criteria.

• Collaboration - We work effectively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goals that align towards the achievement of the Group technology strategy. We have low ego and foster a collaborative environment, assuming the role of leader when required.

• Adaptable - We understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue and can adapt our approach to achieve a successful outcome.

• Strategic Thinking - We think about the big picture and use that perspective to support our Divisions to achieve competitive advantage through greater agility, faster time to market and a better customer experience.

• Strategic Communication - We are proactive and considered in our approach to stakeholder communications. We actively listen, provide constructive feedback and help others to consider new perspectives.
   

Technical Competencies:

• Portuguese Law Degree.

• Proficient level of English.

• Experience with GDPR.

• Experience with Portuguese labour and social security law.

• Experience with stakeholder management, internal and external.

• Experience drafting/reviewing commercial agreements (Nice to Have).

• Experience with immigration law (Nice to Have).

This is what you should have. What do we have, you ask? Well...you can check our amazing perks & benefits right  here !  
  

So ... are you in?  
  

Equal opportunities 

At Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds,  ways of thinking and working to apply. We are committed to including everyone regardless of their race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion.  
Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. 

If you need any adjustments to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to [email protected]. 

We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.