Chief Legal Officer for NDA iGaming Provider

Our client is a leading provider in the online gaming industry, offering Live Dealer experiences since 2019 and a rapidly expanding suite of RNG and Slot Games. Focused on delivering techforward, entertainmentfirst solutions, the company serves operator partners across multiple global markets.

As the company continues to grow and enter new markets, we are seeking an experienced Chief Legal Officer with a proactive, cando attitude to lead global expansion and regulatory strategy.

Responsibilities

Licensing & Market Expansion

• Lead the endtoend process of obtaining, renewing, and maintaining gambling licenses in various jurisdictions
• Conduct legal and regulatory research of prospective markets to assess opportunities and risks
• Prepare legal opinions and gonogo recommendations for new market entry (LATAM, EU, Asia, Africa, etc.)
• Liaise with local legal advisors, regulatory bodies, and licensing authorities
• Oversee preparation and submission of licensing documentation and support during audits

• Legal Entity Structuring & Corporate Governance

  • Manage setup and maintenance of legal entities globally
  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws, tax regulations, and governance standards
  • Support international structuring for legal and tax efficiency at the group level

  • Regulatory Compliance & Framework Development

    • Develop and maintain compliance frameworks (AML, GDPR, KYC, Responsible Gambling, etc.)
    • Work with Chief Integrity Officer on internal policies and risk mitigation
    • Prepare for and manage inspections and regulator inquiries
    • Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact

    • Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

      • Assess and mitigate legal risks across operations, marketing, partnerships, payments, and enduser activity
      • Review and negotiate commercial agreements and service contracts

      • CrossDepartmental Legal Support

        • Advise executive leadership on strategic initiatives and partnerships
        • Provide daytoday legal support across departments: commercial, product, marketing, HR, finance, operations
        • Ensure compliance in all external and internal documentation

        • Requirements

          Education & Experience

          • Law degree (preferably in international, financial, or corporate law)
          • Minimum 10 years of postqualification legal experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
          • Mandatory experience in gamblingiGaming, fintech, crypto, or another highly regulated digital sector
          • Experience with gambling licensing authorities (MGA, Curacao, UKGC, etc.)
          • Proven experience in international legal structuring and crossborder governance

          • Skills & Competencies

            • Deep understanding of gamblingiGaming legal and regulatory frameworks
            • Expert knowledge of compliance standards (AML, GDPR, KYC, etc.)
            • Strong negotiation and communication skills
            • Proven leadership and ability to manage external legal providers
            • Fluent in English
            • Strategic mindset, attention to detail, adaptable, businessoriented

            • What We Offer

              • Remotefirst role with flexible work options (including coworking access in Kyiv)
              • 20 paid vacation days + 5 flexible days + 15 sick days
              • National public holidays observed (for Ukrainebased employees)
              • Dynamic international environment with growth opportunities
              • Annual bonuses based on personal and company performance