Head of Legal
20 hours ago
Bristol
An award winning, regulated iGaming business is experiencing continued organic growth and looking to hire a Head of Legal. Strategic Legal Leadership • Act as the lead legal advisor on all legal and regulatory matters across jurisdictions., • Support the development and implementation of the global legal strategy to support the company’s commercial objectives., • Support the Head of Regulatory Compliance for all licensing matters for the company and its clients, including applications, renewals, and ongoing conditions of authorization in jurisdictions including the UK, Malta, Brazil, Ontario, Romania, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, and Spain., • Act as a senior point of contact for regulators and licensing authorities; manage regulatory inspections and ensure timely regulatory submissions., • Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of high-value, complex commercial contracts, including software licensing agreements, reseller agreements, partnerships, NDAs, and joint ventures., • Support company secretarial functions, including Board and shareholder meetings, corporate filings, group structure optimization, and governance matters., • Build and manage a high-performing legal team, including line management of junior counsel, external counsel, and legal operations professionals., • Oversee GDPR and data protection compliance across the business and serve as strategic legal support to the appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO)., • Manage legal aspects of cross-border data transfers, privacy incidents, and data-related contractual frameworks. Essential Requirements • Qualified lawyer (EU or UK jurisdiction) with at least 8–10 years PQE., • Strong understanding of gambling regulation in key markets (e.g., UK, Malta, Ontario, Romania, Germany)., • Proven track record in leading legal teams and advising executive leadership., • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Experienced in commercial contracting, particularly within the software and technology sector., • Experience working with or advising Regulators., • Working knowledge of data protection, including GDPR and other cross-border privacy regimes., • Experience supporting legal aspects of product launches, platform configurations, and multi-jurisdictional rollouts., • This is a unique opportunity to have a wide remit with an exciting business - strong remuneration is available.