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Portugal
Remote only
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 Portugal.
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.
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.
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.
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.