Head of Legal

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading iGaming group in the UK is seeking a Group Head of Legal to shape its legal framework. The role involves leading the legal function across jurisdictions, designing compliance strategies, and managing complex legal agreements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in regulated industries and a passion for online gaming and cryptocurrency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in high-growth, regulated industries.
• Experience in gaming, crypto, or fintech sectors is ideal.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the legal function across diverse jurisdictions.
• Design a forward-thinking global legal and compliance framework.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on various aspects like partnerships and marketing.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Legal strategy

Risk management

Team leadership

Legal guidance

Education

Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

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