Senior Legal Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel based in Italy. We are seeking an experienced legal professional to take ownership of international gaming regulation, corporate and commercial matters within a growing, multi-jurisdictional business. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, helping the business navigate complex regulatory environments while supporting its commercial objectives. You will oversee licensing and market-entry matters, advise on strategic business initiatives, and manage sophisticated international agreements and corporate projects. This is a hands-on role offering significant autonomy, broad international exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a proactive legal function. The position is fully remote. Accountabilities
* International gaming regulation: Provide expert legal advice on gambling and iGaming regulations across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in B2B gaming operations.
* Regulatory risk and market entry: Assess legal and regulatory requirements for entering new markets, identify potential risks, and provide practical recommendations.
* Licensing and compliance: Manage gaming licence applications, renewals, and ongoing regulatory obligations.
* Regulatory monitoring: Track legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on business operations and strategy.
* Regulator and adviser relations: Liaise with gaming regulators, relevant authorities, and external legal advisers across jurisdictions.
* Commercial regulatory advice: Advise internal teams on the regulatory implications of commercial agreements, integrations, and business initiatives.
* Corporate matters: Support corporate governance, group structures, intercompany arrangements, entity incorporations, restructurings, and other international corporate projects.
* Commercial agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B contracts with game providers, operators, and strategic partners.
* Business partnership: Serve as a trusted legal adviser to senior management and cross-functional teams, independently managing complex legal matters from initial assessment through implementation.
* Legal function development: Support the Head of Legal in building an efficient, strong, and proactive legal function.

Requirements:
* Legal qualification: Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including substantial in‑house experience in iGaming.
* Gaming regulation expertise: Demonstrable experience advising on gambling regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
* Licensing

experience:
Practical knowledge of gaming licence applications, regulatory assessments, and market‑entry requirements.
* Corporate and commercial law: Strong background in corporate and commercial matters, including complex international B2B agreements.
* Regulatory relationships: Experience working with gaming regulators and external legal advisers.
* International exposure: Ability to navigate cross‑border legal matters and coordinate advice across different jurisdictions.
* Autonomy and judgement: Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and delivering sound, commercially practical legal recommendations.
* Communication

skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Language

skills:
Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken. Nice to have:
* Previous experience within a B2B iGaming supplier, casino game aggregator, or gaming technology provider.
* Familiarity with Malta, the UK, Spain, Brazil, and other regulated gaming markets.
* Experience with international corporate structures and cross‑border transactions.
* Background working in fast‑growing international technology businesses.

Benefits:
* Fully remote working arrangement.
* Opportunity to work on international legal and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
* Broad exposure to senior management, strategic business initiatives, and complex corporate and commercial projects.
* Significant ownership and autonomy within a growing legal function. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best #J-18808-Ljbffr