Lead Legal Counsel – India

ABOUT FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT

Flutter Entertainment is the world’s largest sports betting and iGaming operator with 13.9 million Average Monthly Players worldwide and an annual revenue of $14Bn in 2024. We have a portfolio of iconic brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair, FanDuel, PokerStars, Junglee Games and Sportsbet.

Flutter Entertainment is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In 2024, we were recognized in TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies under the 'Pioneers' category—a testament to our innovation and impact. Our ambition is to transform global gaming and betting to deliver long-term growth and a positive, sustainable future for our sector. Together, we are Changing the Game.

Working at Flutter is a chance to work with a growing portfolio of brands across a range of opportunities. We will support you every step of the way to help you grow. Just like our brands, we ensure our people have everything they need to succeed.

FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT INDIA

Our Hyderabad office, located in one of India’s premier technology parks is the Global Capability Center for Flutter Entertainment. A center of expertise and innovation, this hub is now home to over 900+ talented colleagues working across Customer Service Operations, Data and Technology, Finance Operations, HR Operations, Procurement Operations, and other key enabling functions.

We are committed to crafting impactful solutions for all our brands and divisions to power Flutter's incredible growth and global impact. With the scale of a leader and the mindset of a challenger, we’re dedicated to creating a brighter future for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Group Functions and Flutter Entertainment Hyderabad are an incredibly exciting part of Flutter to work in. In Hyderabad, we have recently surpassed 1,000 employees and we continue to have strong growth plans for the capability centre.

This is a new role in the Group Legal Team and will have responsibility for leading and providing expert legal advice on all matters in Hyderabad. This will focus on commercial and employment law but will also include corporate governance, IP, tax, litigation and other areas. This is a fantastic role where the individual will be key in helping us to continue to scale Hyderabad and ensure we fulfil all our legal responsibilities in a robust yet agile manner.

The Hyderabad Leadership Team and Group Leadership Team will be key stakeholders for this role, and therefore the ability to demonstrate credibility, to challenge and to influence without authority at this senior level will be key.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the Hyderabad legal team, including mentoring and supervising team members, while aligning legal strategies with organisational goals.
• Provide pragmatic, commercial, and strategic legal advice to the Hyderabad Leadership Team.
• Support and advise on all employment law matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and advise on all related matters.
• Advise and support on all other legal matters arising in Flutter Hyderabad, including litigation, IP, governance etc.
• Anticipate and respond to new legislation, with the ability to digest, summarise and succinctly communicate how new legal and regulatory developments will affect the business.
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of strategic and commercial decisions and the legal implications that arise.
• Where relevant, aid in the development and automation of processes to scale efficiencies.
• Manage external legal resource to ensure a comprehensive and cost-efficient legal support to all areas of the business.
• Build rapport with, and function as a trusted advisor to, key stakeholders including global stakeholders, the leadership teams, and broader teams in Hyderabad.
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with peers on the Global Legal Team and legal teams in the other hub locations, sharing best practice and supporting Flutter group wide collaboration.
• Act as a true champion and a visible driver of Flutter’s culture.

TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE

• We're looking for a qualified lawyer with 8+ year post-qualification experience, and a desire to understand Flutter's business and be part of the team. You should have solid experience, preferably with an international element in a technology driven sector, in areas such as commercial contracts, IP, employment law and litigation.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully advising sizable businesses on a diverse range of complex legal matters in a highly dynamic and fast-paced organisation.
• Proven confidence and maturity to effectively deal with complex and challenging situations.
• We typically look for people with experience at multinational organisations or highly regarded law firms with experience as an in-house lawyer, either on a client secondment or permanent role. We value our people and culture highly, so a suitable candidate must be an outstanding communicator and be great with people.
• The candidate will also need to show an ability to translate complex legal regulatory requirements and articulate pros and cons of solutions without losing commercial focus and be capable of challenging senior business stakeholders.
• Being a self-starter and having the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and to manage a varied workload will be essential.
• Extensive experience of internal and external stakeholder management. Previous experience of managing a team is a plus.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Access to Learnerbly, Udemy , and a Self-Development Fund for upskilling.
• Career growth through Internal Mobility Programs .
• Comprehensive Health Insurance for you and dependents.
• Well-Being Fund and 24/7 Assistance Program for holistic wellness.
• Hybrid Model : 2 office days/week with flexible leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and sabbaticals.
• Free Meals, Cab Allowance , and a Home Office Setup Allowance.
• Employer PF Contribution , gratuity, Personal Accident & Life Insurance.
• Sharesave Plan to purchase discounted company shares.
• Volunteering Leave and Team Events to build connections.
• Recognition through the Kudos Platform and Referral Rewards .

WHY CHOOSE US

Flutter is an equal-opportunity employer and values the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings. Our message to colleagues and stakeholders is clear: everyone is welcome, and every voice matters. We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future. Here's an opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Flutter Entertainment India.