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Midnite

Senior Legal Counsel

On site

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

26-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Monitoring Test Negotiation Marketing

Job Specifications

Why Midnite?

Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players.

We combine sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today.

Over 400,000 players have already made the move, and we’re only just getting started.

We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration. No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading.

Not your grandad’s bookie.

The Role

Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Team: Legal

Location: Fully Remote (occasional London meetups), candidate must be based in the UK.

We’re entering a new phase of product innovation and market expansion across regulated environments, and we’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to sit at the centre of that growth, owning complex regulatory and commercial matters while shaping the legal foundations of the business.

Requirements

You will:

Draft and negotiate high value B2B agreements including white label, revenue share, platform integration, and Tier 1 supplier contracts
Own procurement and supplier agreements across cloud hosting, payments, sponsorship, marketing, and technology
Support funding rounds, equity structuring, and broader corporate governance matters
Oversee consumer facing terms including promotions, new product launches, and customer journeys
Manage safer gambling complaints, disputes, and potential litigation exposure
Strengthen regulatory horizon scanning and enforcement monitoring processes
Protect and develop our intellectual property and trademark portfolio
Drive legal process optimisation including AI adoption and scalable third party onboarding frameworks
Partner closely with Compliance, Commercial, Finance, Product, Tech, and Executive Leadership

The Next Midniter

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales or equivalent EU jurisdiction 4 to 8 years legal experience within gambling, igaming, or another highly regulated environment
Strong background in regulatory licensing and commercial contracting
Deep understanding of UK gambling regulation including the Gambling Act and LCCP
Advanced contract negotiation experience across white label, revenue share, and sportsbook supply agreements
Experience supporting corporate structuring and funding events
Solid understanding of data protection frameworks and small claims processes
Commercially pragmatic with a solutions oriented mindset
Clear communicator who can translate complex legal concepts for non legal stakeholders
High ownership mentality with the confidence to operate autonomously Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast moving, high scrutiny environment

Benefits

Winnings

Private health insurance (optical included, dental optional)
Income protection
25 days’ holiday + generous parental leave
Flexible working + fully supported home setup
Salary sacrifice schemes (nursery, tech & more) + retail discounts
Quarterly team socials
Clear pay bands and a strong focus on growth and feedback

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.

About the Company

Welcome to the future of betting. Midnite is everything your current betting app isn’t, taking Sports & Casino into a new era. For starters we’re not your grandad’s bookie, we’re putting an end to the era of old school betting apps that are crap to use and stuck in a rut. Instead of making another boring app you’ve seen a thousand times before, we figured it’s time for change. Let’s face it, even your grandad would give us the thumbs up. We hold our fans and players in the highest esteem. There’s nothing we won’t do to ... Know more