Head of Legal

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading iGaming group in the UK is searching for a Group Head of Legal to shape the legal framework as they expand. Responsibilities include overseeing legal functions, managing compliance, and advising on partnerships and product rollouts. With a focus on navigating complex regulations, this role requires extensive experience in high-growth industries and a proactive approach to legal challenges. The ideal candidate will have a passionate interest in gaming and cryptocurrency, ready to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in regulated industries.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in gaming, crypto, or fintech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the legal function across diverse jurisdictions.
• Design a global legal and compliance framework.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal Experience

Regulatory Understanding

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

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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