Regulatory Counsel

VGW; Delaware; On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

VGW is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to join their Legal team in the USA. The role involves advising on US gaming laws and government affairs, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks.

Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience post-qualification, active bar membership, and strong skills in managing regulatory affairs within the gaming industry. A salary range of USD $230,000 - $270,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Significant experience advising on government affairs and working with U.S. regulators.
• Ability to work independently across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on US gaming laws and regulations.
• Advise on compliance with lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws.
• Draft and maintain internal legal guidelines related to compliance.

Skills

Expert legal advice on US gaming laws

Strong risk management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Active bar membership

Job description

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Legal team in the USA and are currently looking for a Regulatory Counsel to join the team.

In this role you will advise the business on gaming and government affairs regulation, providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance and manage legal risks.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert legal advice on US gaming laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advising on government affairs activities, ensuring full compliance with lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing clear, practical guidance on complex regulatory and legal affairs matters.
• Drafting and maintaining internal legal guidelines related to regulatory compliance.

What you will bring to the role:

• At least 8+ years post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in‑house, within gaming or other highly regulated industry.
• An active bar membership.
• Significant experience advising government affairs teams and working with U.S. regulators on licensing and enforcement processes.
• Strong risk management skills and high commercial acumen to understand business drivers.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex legal concepts.
• The ability to work independently across different jurisdictions and time zones while collaborating effectively in cross‑functional teams.

The salary range for this role is USD $230,000 - $270,000 per year.