Head of Legal

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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
• 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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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