TalentIn is the Business & Marketing Recruitment Agency. We provide recruiting services for IT product and marketing companies worldwide.
Verticals: AdTech, iGaming, online Dating, FinTech
Expertise: Affiliate, Media Buy, Product/Project, Sales / Bizdev, Finance, Operations, Payment, Web development, iOS & Android.
- Strong experience in hiring business professionals
- 1200+ closed positions WW during 5 years
- the team of 12 Middle/Senior Talent Acquisition managers
- Huge internal candidate database
- Deep awareness of the IT market in each GEO we work with
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 tech-forward, entertainment-first 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, can-do attitude to lead global expansion and regulatory strategy.
Responsibilities
Licensing & Market Expansion
- Lead the end-to-end 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 go/no-go 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 end-user activity
- Review and negotiate commercial agreements and service contracts
Cross-Departmental Legal Support
- Advise executive leadership on strategic initiatives and partnerships
- Provide day-to-day 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 post-qualification legal experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
- Mandatory experience in gambling/iGaming, fintech, crypto, or another highly regulated digital sector
- Experience with gambling licensing authorities (MGA, Curacao, UKGC, etc.)
- Proven experience in international legal structuring and cross-border governance
Skills & Competencies
- Deep understanding of gambling/iGaming 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, business-oriented
What We Offer
- Remote-first 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 Ukraine-based employees)
- Dynamic international environment with growth opportunities
- Annual bonuses based on personal and company performance