Head of Legal

Riga, Latvia

Posted on : 10 March

Our client is a fast-growing and ambitious player in the international online gambling and sports betting industry.They are committed to maintaining high standards in everything they do while continuously seeking ways to improve. Believing that exceptional results come from a dynamic and challenging work environment, they prioritize providing employees with the best possible conditions for professional growth and career development.With ambitious expansion plans, our client aims to grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

They are currently seeking a strong leader to join their Legal Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys working closely with senior management to drive business growth in a fast-paced and agile environment.

Required skills:

At least Bachelor’s degree in law;
3+ iGaming related work experience essential
5+ years experience on Head of Legal position or similar;
Fluent English language;
Exceptional team work skills;
High attention to detail and responsibility level;
Strong negotiation skills;
Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities:

Heads the legal strategy of the company and provides guidance on corporate governance to accomplish business goals, strategies and priorities;
Manages licensing, general legal and data protection units as well as external service providers;
Oversees contractual commitments of the company as well as manages transparent and streamlined cooperation with external providers.
Oversees and manages resources in the Legal team;
Identifies and assesses legal risks to the business, recommending and implementing solutions where needed;
Advises senior management on legal implications of business decisions and changes to the business;
Assists and provides advice on handling customer complaints;
Handles all legal proceedings involving the entities (main area - consumer protection);
Participates in the processes of drafting and formalizing of internal and external legal documents;
In cooperation with compliance team ensures that the company is compliant with legal requirements attached to its licenses in the jurisdictions of operations;
Supervises and manages the process of application for licenses in various jurisdictions;
Provides input into training delivered to staff to ensure understanding of the applicable legislations;
Provides advice and input on legal issues at various established Committees of the company.

Сompanу offer

Paid Health insurance upon successful probation
Paid Sports
Friendly and supporting team
Modern office and free parking

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume or LinkedIn link [email protected]

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