Business Development Manager in London

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience. As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector.

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to drive the sourcing, negotiation, and licensing of third-party intellectual property that powers Playtech's future. If you love discovering valuable external IP, building partnerships, and influencing the technological and content direction of a global leader, this role puts you right at the centre of impact and innovation.

• Identify and evaluate third-party IP suitable for licensing and integration into Playtech's products and services.
• Develop and execute strategies to effectively acquire and license external IP assets.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with IP owners, technology providers, studios, and industry partners.
• Negotiate licensing agreements, commercial terms, and contract structures to secure favourable rights for Playtech.
• Conduct due diligence on potential IP assets, assessing value, scope, risks, and licensing feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, management, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
• Manage ongoing licensing relationships, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Stay informed on industry trends, evolving IP laws, competitive landscapes, and best practices to maximise future opportunities.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Bring proven experience in licensing third-party IP, technology transfer, or business development, ideally within the gaming or technology sector.
• Have a strong understanding of IP rights, licensing frameworks, and negotiation principles.
• Communicate with confidence and clarity, building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess excellent negotiation, relationship-management, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Think strategically and commercially, quickly identifying promising external IP opportunities.
• Are self-driven, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.

• Experience working directly with gaming studios, media/IP partners, content providers, or technology licensors.
• A track record of scaling licensing portfolios or opening new partnership channels.
• Existing networks within gaming, entertainment, media, or technology ecosystems.
• Knowledge of global IP law landscapes, licensing structures, and compliance processes.

• Growth, development, and continuous learning across teams and disciplines.
• Collaboration, transparency, and a genuinely supportive team mentality.
• Working on high-impact projects that influence Playtech's global roadmap.
• A multicultural environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and new ideas.
• Stability, flexibility, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

In addition to your CV, please add a brief motivation letter covering your goals, your current experience in IP licensing/business development or related fields, and/or working in a corporate environment. You can write it in the comment section at the end of the application page (under 'Your message to the hiring manager').

Join a highly collaborative, forward-thinking team at the heart of Playtech's strategic partnerships and content ecosystem. Sasha's team is known for its innovation, commercial mindset, and strong industry relationships. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about elevating Playtech's portfolio, exploring new opportunities, and shaping the next generation of our content and technology landscape.

If you're looking for ownership, impact, and a team that celebrates big ideas — you'll feel right at home. Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.