Legal Counsel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• 2+ years of experience in corporate law, contract law, or a similar role in-house or at a law firm.

• Strong understanding of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), intellectual property law, and corporate governance.

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

• Experience in providing legal advice across various business functions (e.g., HR, finance, commercial).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support and guidance to the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, advising on regulatory and compliance issues, and representing the company in legal matters. The Legal Counsel works closely with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure that business practices and strategies align with legal standards and company policies.

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.

• Gaming and Licensing Agreements: Review gaming service agreements and licensing agreements, ensuring compliance and reporting any significant findings or risks to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

• Negotiations: Negotiate contracts with game providers, B2B platforms, and B2C operators to ensure favourable terms and compliance with industry regulations.

• Legal Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks, providing proactive advice on potential issues related to contracts, compliance, and corporate governance.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all relevant local, national, and international laws, particularly in relation to data protection, employment law, iGaming regulations, and intellectual property.

• Legal Expertise in iGaming: Stay up to date with legal issues and regulatory changes in the iGaming sector, and ensure any updates are integrated into company procedures and workflows.

• Main Legal Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for all legal matters within the organization, providing guidance and support to various departments.

• Dispute Resolution: Manage disputes and litigation matters, representing the company in legal proceedings or coordinating with external counsel when necessary.

• Policy Development: Assist in the creation and revision of internal policies to ensure legal compliance across departments.

• Training: Provide training to internal teams on legal topics, including compliance with data protection regulations, contract management, and other relevant legal matters.

• Negotiate contracts with both game providers, B2B platforms and B2C operators.