About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and take ownership of international gaming regulation, corporate and commercial matters. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior management and cross-functional teams, balancing regulatory requirements with commercial objectives in a fast-growing, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Responsibilities

International Gaming Regulation

Provide expert legal advice on gambling and iGaming regulation across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on B2B gaming operations

Assess regulatory requirements and legal risks linked to new market entry

Manage gaming licensing applications, renewals and ongoing regulatory obligations

Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on Alea’s operations and strategy

Liaise with gaming regulators, external legal advisers and relevant authorities

Advise internal teams on the regulatory implications of commercial agreements, integrations and business initiatives

Corporate & Commercial

Support corporate governance, group structures, intercompany arrangements and international corporate matters

Draft, review and negotiate complex B2B agreements with game providers, operators and strategic partners

Support corporate transactions, entity incorporations, restructurings and other corporate projects

Identify legal risks and provide commercially practical recommendations

Coordinate with external counsel across jurisdictions

Business Partnership

Act as a trusted legal adviser to senior management and cross-functional teams

Independently manage complex legal matters from initial assessment through to implementation

Support the Head of Legal in building a strong, efficient and proactive legal function

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally including substantial in-house experience in iGaming

Demonstrable experience in gambling regulation across multiple jurisdictions

Hands-on experience with gaming licensing, regulatory assessments and market entry requirements

Solid corporate and commercial law background, including complex international B2B agreements

Experience working with gaming regulators and external legal advisers

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound legal recommendations

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Fluent professional English, written and spoken

Nice to have

Previous experience in a B2B iGaming supplier, casino game aggregator or gaming technology provider

Familiarity with Malta, UK, Spain, Brazil and other regulated gaming markets

Experience with international corporate structures and cross-border transactions

Experience in fast-growing international tech businesses