Group Head of Legal

Pentasia; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing online casino company is seeking a Group Head of Legal. The role involves managing the legal function across jurisdictions, developing compliance strategies, and advising on various commercial matters. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in regulated industries, particularly in gaming and fintech.

Benefits

Fully remote working model

Competitive remuneration

Private hospital health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in fast-growth, regulated industries.
• Deep knowledge of gaming, crypto, or fintech regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience in building or scaling a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale the business's legal function across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement a global legal and compliance strategy.
• Advise on commercial deals, partnerships, and product launches.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Commercial contracts

IP protection

Education

Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (EU or equivalent)

Job description

Role: Head of Legal

Reports to: General Counsel

Location: Remote (ideally based in the UK or Europe)

Salary: Competitive

Role Summary:

A rapidly growing, online casino arelooking for a Group Head of Legal to join the team.
The role is broad and will be end to end hands-on with everything from regulatory strategy to commercial contracts to IP protection.

Main Tasks:

Build, lead, and scale the business'slegal function across multiple jurisdictions

Develop and implement a proactive global legal and compliance strategy

Navigate complex regulatory landscapes

Advise on commercial deals, partnerships, marketing campaigns, and product launches

Oversee contract negotiation and management processes

Partner with executive leadership to guide risk management and governance

Liaise with external counsel

Stay obsessively up to date on global regulatory changes, licensing issues, and legal risks

Be a strategic advisor, sounding board, and business partner to all teams

Personal Requirements:

8+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to fast-growth, regulated industries

Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (EU, or equivalent)

Deep knowledge of gaming, crypto, or fintech regulatory frameworks

Proven leadership experience — you've built or scaled a legal team before

Benefits -

Fully remote working model.

Competitive remuneration.

Private hospital health insurance.

Flexible working arrangements to suit your work/life balance.

Training and development opportunities.