Legal Team Lead

Responsibilities

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Managing the full lifecycle of gambling license applications across multiple jurisdictions (Curaçao, Anjouan, Tobique, etc.);
• Monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring timely adaptation of client compliance frameworks;
• Liaising with licensing authorities and regulators.

Client Legal Support

• Providing legal support to clients throughout the licensing process and ongoing operational activities;
• Reviewing and advising on client business structures to meet regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Management

• Building, managing, and mentoring a team of lawyers;
• Setting team KPIs, managing workload distribution, and ensuring quality of legal deliverables.

Corporate Support

• Corporate structuring (holding structures, etc.);
• Supporting M&A transactions, partnerships, and B2B agreements.

AML

• Ensuring AML policies comply with local regulations.

Risk Management & Legal Strategy

• Identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks;
• Developing strategic legal roadmaps aligned with business expansion into new markets;
• Preparing legal opinions and risk assessments on new jurisdictions.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications: Higher legal education

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in iGaming and licensing
• Experience in managing a legal team
• Practical experience in obtaining and maintaining gambling licenses
• Experience working with international iGaming operators

Specialized Knowledge

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in major gambling jurisdictions
• Understanding of responsible gambling principles and regulatory requirements
• Experience with corporate law and international tax planning

Management Skills

• Experience in building and scaling legal teams
• Strategic planning and project management skills
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing regulatory environment

Language Requirements

• English language – mandatory
• Russian language – mandatory

Personal Qualities

• Stress resistance and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills for interaction with regulators and clients
• Commercial mindset and understanding of business needs

Additional Advantages

• Experience working with licenses
• Knowledge of iGaming regulatory specifics

We offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Convinient location in Limassol.
• On-site meals (breakfast and lunch).
• Relocation to Cyprus, visa support.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Friendly working environment.