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Head of Legal

Head of Legal

BettingJobsNewcastle, UK
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

BettingJobs is working with a well established iGaming group seeking to expand their senior team with the addition of a Group Head of Legal.

This person will help shape the legal backbone of a rapidly growing company operating at the forefront of iGaming. You’ll be an architect of global legal framework. That means getting hands-on.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Lead, expand, and oversee the legal function across diverse jurisdictions
  • Design and drive a forward-thinking global legal and compliance framework
  • Navigate the intricate regulatory environments of crypto, gaming, and fintech sectors
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial agreements, partnerships, marketing initiatives, and new product rollouts
  • Manage and optimize contract negotiation and administration processes
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership on governance and risk management
  • Coordinate with external counsel as necessary, while prioritizing in-house legal excellence
  • Develop a robust legal playbook with scalable systems, processes, and templates to support ongoing growth
  • Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge of global regulatory developments, licensing requirements, and legal risk factors
  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor and trusted partner across all business teams

Essential Requirements

  • 8+ years of legal experience, ideally within high-growth, regulated industries
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (EU or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in gaming, crypto, or fintech
  • Experienced leader, you’ve built or scaled legal teams in the past
  • Skilled at translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
  • Highly organized and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
  • Adaptable and hands-on — we value versatility and a can-do attitude
  • Genuinely enthusiastic about online gaming, cryptocurrency, and the influencer ecosystem
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