Legal Counsel

Gamingtec; Tottenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage its legal and compliance framework. This role involves reviewing and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and supporting the licensing process across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, relevant experience, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values respect and flexibility while offering competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited paid vacation and sick leave days

Flexible work schedule

Education foundation for learning something new

Compensation for private medical insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in the gambling industry.
• Upper-intermediate English or higher is a must.
• Experience in AML/KYC, GDPR, and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing contracts with software and payment service providers.
• Researching and analyzing legislation of various jurisdictions.
• Supporting the gaming license application process.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree from a reputable university

Job description

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make an impact in international law?

Our legal department is growing, and we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join us. Under the supervision and guidance of our Head of Legal and Compliance, you will be handling the legal and compliance support of the company’s business activity.

All You Need Is

• Law degree from a reputable university;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English;
• Upper-intermediate English or higher is a must;
• 2+ years of professional experience in the gambling industry are required;
• Experience in AML/KYC, GDPR, and compliance regulations;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Hard-working, well-organised and able to manage numerous tasks simultaneously under pressure;
• Hybrid work model: 2 days at the office, 3 days from home.
  
  

Your Daily Adventures Will Look Like

• Reviewing contracts with software providers, payment services providers, etc. Drafting new contracts with clients, making changes to existing contracts;
• Researching and analysing legislation of various jurisdictions, including gaming licensing matters;
• Supporting the gaming license application process;
• Maintaining existing gaming licenses in various jurisdictions, communicating with local agents and regulators regarding licensing-related matters;
• Dealing with KYC-related matters, passing checks with banks, payment services providers, and software providers;
• Performing KYC checks on new and existing clients, reviewing and verifying received documentation, black-lists and sanctions checks, etc;
• Legal paperwork (completing questionnaires, applications, forms, letters, drafting powers of attorney, internal policies and regulations);
• Opening accounts with banks and payment services providers;
• Registering companies in various jurisdictions and maintaining existing ones in cooperation with local agents and consultants;
• Registering and maintaining trademarks, protecting IP rights;
• Conducting legal research on various legal matters related to the day-to-day support of the company’s business activity;
• Dealing with GDPR, AML-related matters;
• Drafting and improving website documentation (policies, terms and conditions, etc.) and bringing existing documents into compliance with applicable legislation, updating website documentation according to the requirements of local agents and regulators;
• Dealing with a scope of other legal matters under the supervision of the Head of Legal and Compliance.
  
  

So, why Gamingtec?

If you are a person with passion, ideas, and a thirst to advance your career, you will love our corporate culture. We are an international team that treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goals. We believe in freedom and flexibility and trust our employees to do their jobs in a way that works for them. We have an ambitious and rewarding work environment, a flat organisational structure and almost zero bureaucracy. Our employees’ ideas are what move the company forward. Everyone has equal opportunities in every aspect of work, learning and development!

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Being a part of an international team, where everyone treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goal;
• Freedom and responsibility. You do not need to be told what to do;
• Competitive salaries. We want only the top performers, so we offer the appropriate remuneration for their experience and knowledge;
• Flexible work schedule. We do not track time, we measure performance;
• Unlimited paid vacation and sick leave days. We believe that everyone should have a good work-life balance and no one should burn out;
• Constant career development & learning opportunities!
• Enjoy the corporate atmosphere with awesome parties and team-building events throughout the year;
• Refer your friends and get rewarded with a bonus after they pass their probation period;
• Find the right private medical insurance that works for you and receive compensation for it. Compensation (full/partial) depends on the cost;
• Flexible Benefits plan. Decide which of your activities/expenses you want the company to compensate you for. For example: gym subscription, language courses, Netflix subscription, a spa day, etc;
• Education foundation for learning something new. Be part of our biannual raffle that gives you the chance to learn something new, unrelated to your job.
  
  

And This Is How Our Interview Process Goes

• A 30-minute interview with a member of our HR team to get to know you and your experience;
• A final 2-hour interview with four team members to gauge your fit with our culture and working style.
  
  

Sounds interesting? Do not hesitate to apply or contact us if you have any questions! Gamingtec is waiting for you!