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Head of Youth & Amateur Products About Hawk-Eye Innovations   Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony Sports Technology company, is the technology behind sport's biggest moments. From electronic line calling at Wimbledon and the US Open, to VAR, Goal-Line Technology and Semi-Automated Offside in football, ball tracking in cricket, the TMO in rugby, replay in the NFL, NHL and NBA, and Statcast in MLB, when the world's biggest events need to make the right call, capture the perfect angle, or unlock the next layer of insight, they trust Hawk-Eye. Since 2001 we've been making sport fairer, safer, more engaging and better informed, fusing computer vision, AI and broadcast craft across 25 sports in 100+ countries. Pioneering. Inspiring. Innovating in sport, from the field to the fan. Role Overview   Hawk-Eye's technology has defined elite sport for over two decades. Now, we are embarking on one of the most exciting strategic opportunities in our history: bringing that same world-class capability to the amateur sports market. As Head of Youth & Amateur Products, you will be the driving force behind this mission. This is a rare opportunity to build a new business unit from the ground up, leveraging Hawk-Eye's existing IP, data infrastructure, and brand credibility to unlock a new audience. You will lead across strategy, product development, commercial, and operations, with full P&L accountability and significant headroom to build a team around you. This is a senior entrepreneurial leadership role. You will have the backing of a world-class technology organisation, the expertise from the most successful sports technology officiating company, freedom to operate, and the commercial mandate to deliver meaningful growth. Key Responsibilities   Strategy & Market Development * Define and own the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the Youth and Amateur business unit. * Identify key sports markets and amateur segments with the greatest opportunity for Hawk-Eye technology adoption. * Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions and prioritise investment. * Develop and manage business cases for new market entry and product expansion. * Work closely with senior leadership to align Youth & Amateur strategy with wider Hawk-Eye and Sony Sports business objectives. * Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure Hawk-Eye remains ahead of the competitive curve in amateur sports tech. Product Development * Lead end-to-end development of new Youth & Amateur products; built from the ground up for amateur, grassroots, and recreational markets. * Translate complex, professional-grade technology into accessible, scalable, and affordable solutions without compromising on quality. * Define product requirements, user stories, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering and design teams. * Oversee the full product lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, launch, and continuous iteration. * Ensure products meet high standards of usability, performance, and reliability appropriate for consumer and semi-professional markets. * Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product team. Commercial * Own the commercial strategy for Youth & Amateur, including pricing models, go-to-market planning, and revenue targets. * Identify and develop partnerships with sporting bodies, clubs, leagues, and retail or digital distribution channels in target markets. * Lead commercial negotiations and manage key stakeholder relationships. * Drive customer acquisition, retention, and growth strategies across amateur sports markets globally. * Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling campaigns and differentiated brand positioning for Youth & Amateur products. * Report on commercial performance against plan, providing clear insight and strategic recommendations to leadership. * Deliver growth expectations and ROI as defined within the agreed business plan. Operations & Team Building * Build and manage the operational infrastructure required to support the Youth & Amateurbusiness unit at scale. * Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing cross-functional team across product, engineering, commercial, and operations. * Establish processes and frameworks for efficient product delivery, team collaboration, and performance management. * Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure delivery against strategic milestones. * Work cross-functionally with Hawk-Eye's existing technology, engineering, and operations teams to leverage internal capabilities. * Identify and manage third-party vendors, partners, and suppliers as required. * Implement robust reporting mechanisms to track operational performance and drive accountability. About You   You are an entrepreneurial senior leader with a track record of building businesses or business units from early-stage through to commercial scale. You combine strategic clarity with hands-on delivery, and you are motivated by the chance to bring transformative technology to a market that has never had access to it. * Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within sports technology, consumer technology, or a related B2C or B2B2C industry. * Demonstrated track record of building and scaling products or business units; ideally from a standing start. * Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and commercial outcomes. * Commercially astute, with direct experience owning revenue targets and go-to-market strategies. * Solid understanding of product development processes with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle. * Experience working in or alongside amateur, grassroots, or participatory sports markets is highly desirable. * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence at all levels, from engineers to board. * Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, adaptable, and relentlessly driven by results. * Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments where ownership and initiative are rewarded. * Genuinely passionate about sport and the power of technology to transform participation at every level. * A natural leader and talent magnet; someone who builds strong teams and creates an environment where people do their best work.

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference. At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.   Your Mission As Paralegal / Contracts Manager, you will support the Legal Counsel and wider business in the review, drafting, negotiation, administration and management of a broad range of commercial agreements. You will play a central role in enabling efficient and compliant contracting across both public and private sector customers, while supporting broader legal and commercial activities. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, finance, bids/tenders and senior leadership, helping balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment. How you’ll fit in to the big picture You will be a key member of the in-house legal function, acting as a first point of contact for contracting matters and helping to ensure the business operates efficiently, safely and in line with its risk appetite. Your role will be instrumental in improving contract turnaround times, reducing legal bottlenecks and strengthening contract governance and consistency across the organisation. What you’ll be doing Commercial Contracting · Review, draft, amend and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: o Customer and supplier terms o Framework and call-off agreements o NDAs and data processing agreements o Statements of work o Consultancy, services, software and licensing agreements o Variations, renewals and termination documents · Support negotiations across public and private sector customers and suppliers · Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate where appropriate · Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk appetite Contract Management & Governance · Maintain and improve templates, clause libraries and playbooks · Support development of a central contract repository · Track obligations, renewal dates, and key contract terms · Assist with contract lifecycle management (signing, filing, version control) · Drive consistency and efficiency in contracting processes Public Sector Support · Assist with public sector frameworks, call-offs and tender documentation · Support bid/tender teams by reviewing contractual risk · Ensure contractual positions are operationally and commercially workable Stakeholder Support · Act as first point of contact for internal contracting queries · Provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal teams · Build strong cross-functional relationships · Deliver training on contracting processes and legal basics Ad Hoc Legal / Commercial Support · Support Legal Counsel with general legal and governance matters · Assist with document coordination and administrative tasks · Help manage external legal providers · Contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives What experience we think you’ll need Essential · Experience in an in-house legal, paralegal, or contracts management role · Strong experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation · Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk · Excellent drafting, redlining, and document review skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills · Organised, detail-focused, and pragmatic approach Desirable · Experience in technology, IT services, or managed services sector · Exposure to public sector procurement and frameworks · Knowledge of data protection, IP, licensing, and service levels · Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools · Understanding of risk allocation (liability, indemnities, warranties, etc.) Personal Attributes · Commercially astute and pragmatic · Calm under pressure · Proactive and self-sufficient · Collaborative and relationship-focused · High integrity and sound judgement · Able to balance legal risk with business needs         >  As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, > and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, > age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and > business need.

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We offer the best of both worlds: the maturity and stability of a well-established company combined with the energy, agility, and impact of a scaling tech organisation. If you’ve been hesitant about joining a typical tech company due to concerns about chaos, fragility, or volatility, Adthena is your answer. * We’re smaller than large-scale enterprises, offering more autonomy, less red tape, and accelerated growth. Here’s what we offer: * Startup Engineering culture * Strong Culture: Our quarterly surveys show a 93% average approval rating for company culture, with an overall eNPS of 27. * Award-Winning Product: US 2025 Search Awards for Best AI Search Software Innovation * Stock Options: Our employees do incredible work, so as we grow, everyone shares the rewards. * Trust-Based Vacation: Take as much time off as you need, when you need it. * Remote-First: 52% of Adthenian’s work fully remote, with others choosing Hybrid Work at our 3 Geohubs (London, Austin, Sydney). * Flexible Work: Work how and where you do your best, with full autonomy over your day. * Career Growth: Bespoke training and career development via "Sherpa plans” to guide your growth. * Monthly Hackdays & Training Days * Family Care Package: Up to 6 months fully paid maternity leave, and 2 months paternity leave. * Home Office Stipend: $200 for your ideal remote setup. * Swag Welcome Gift: $70 credit to grab some merch. * Birthday Day Off: Celebrate your special day. * Regular Socials: Summer & Christmas parties, annual and quarterly offsites, monthly meet-ups. See here for more info. * Volunteer Days: Make a difference with paid volunteer time each quarter. See here for more info. About the Role Reporting to: Michal Gondar, Head of Engineering Location: EU Remote (Please note, we can only accept applicants who are based in line with our remote hiring strategy; Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Cyprus and Greece) Interviews: 2 Stages Start Date: ASAP More info: See FAQ below, our candidate hub, or reach out to recruitment@adthena.com What you’ll do at Adthena As an Anti-Bot Engineer, you will design, build, and operate large-scale, resilient web scraping systems, with a strong focus on Google and Google-like search environments. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, reverse engineering, and systems reliability, and is critical to delivering accurate, timely, and trustworthy data at scale. You will work on complex scraping problems where naïve approaches do not work, including dynamic rendering, anti-bot defences, frequent markup changes, and high-volume data collection. We are leaders in adopting coding with AI tools. The role is ideal for someone who believes in agentic coding and would like to improve their skills. Responsibilities * Design and maintain large-scale Python scraping systems that operate reliably against Google and other highly defended websites * Build scrapers for dynamic, JavaScript-heavy pages using browser automation and hybrid approaches * Continuously adapt to changes in page structure, request flows, and anti-automation mechanisms * Engineer robust extraction pipelines that prioritise data accuracy, consistency, and observability * Implement proxy, fingerprinting, and request-routing strategies to maximise stability and throughput * Monitor scrape health, detect failures early, and rapidly debug production issues * Optimise performance, cost, and latency across scraping infrastructure * Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product teams to ensure scraped data is usable and trusted * Document scraping logic and operational runbooks for long-term maintainability WHO WE LOOK FOR Research shows men apply if they meet ~60% of the criteria, while women and underrepresented groups apply only if they meet all requirements. If you have the skills but don't meet every requirement, reach out – we'd love to explore how you could be a great fit! 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What it means... * Get Shit Done: We're big on taking action, owning our challenges, and finding solutions. * Freedom with Responsibility: We take charge of results to recognition. We know that our hustle not only moves the needle for the company but also sets us up for personal success. * Deliver Remarkable Quality: We care about exceeding expectations in the work we do and aim to always do our best work as individuals and as a team. * Smart & Always Improving: We strive daily to expand our knowledge and become better at what we do. MEET YOUR TEAMMATES You’ll work closely with: Paul Felby Title: Chief Product & Tech Officer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-felby-1a475a18a/ Ivan Nikolov Title: Lead Technical Architect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-nikolov-475b2040/