Head of Legal

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise iGaming bien établie recherche un Group Head of Legal pour façonner sa base légale au cœur d'une compagnie en pleine croissance. Ce rôle stratégique inclut la gestion de la fonction juridique à travers diverses juridictions et l'élaboration d'un cadre juridique innovant dans un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• 8+ ans d'expérience juridique, idéalement dans des secteurs réglementés.
• Autorisé à pratiquer le droit dans au moins une juridiction (UE ou équivalent).
• Compréhension solide des cadres réglementaires du jeu, crypto ou fintech.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et superviser la fonction juridique à travers différentes juridictions.
• Développer un cadre juridique et de conformité global.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion des risques

Compétences juridiques

Capacité d'adaptation

Compréhension des réglementations

Education

Licence en droit

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