About this role.
Playson seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead commercial, regulatory, and governance legal work within its B2B iGaming business. The role owns multi-jurisdictional due diligence, complex agreement negotiation, governance frameworks, and legal risk advice for leadership and cross-functional teams. Candidates need an LLB/LLM or equivalent, at least three years of post-qualification experience, and at least two years of iGaming experience. This is a high-ownership, international role requiring commercially practical advice in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
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I begin by mapping the applicable licensing, consumer-protection, data, marketing, and operational requirements for each market. I then prioritize risks by business impact, assign clear owners, and maintain an update process so regulatory changes translate into practical controls and decision points.
I clarify the commercial objectives and non-negotiable risk positions early, then identify the provisions with the highest legal and operational exposure, such as liability, compliance, IP, audit, data, termination, and change-in-law. I provide stakeholders with concise options so negotiations protect the business without unnecessarily delaying revenue opportunities.
Key areas include licensing and market-access obligations, responsible-gambling and consumer-protection requirements, game and product certification, AML-related obligations where applicable, data privacy, advertising restrictions, IP rights, and contractual allocation of regulatory responsibility with operators and partners.
I would quickly gather the relevant facts, identify the governing jurisdiction and immediate business impact, and provide a risk-based recommendation with clear assumptions. If certainty is not possible within the timeframe, I would recommend an interim compliant path, document the residual risk, and set a plan for deeper review or external advice.
I design governance around real decisions, accountability, escalation thresholds, and evidence of compliance. I use straightforward policies, approval matrices, training, and periodic reviews so leadership and operating teams can apply the framework consistently without creating unnecessary friction.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel with solid B2B iGaming experience to join Playson’s Legal Team.
This is a high-ownership role with broad exposure across the business. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, supporting commercial activity, regulatory matters, governance, and day-to-day legal decision-making across multiple markets.
The role will suit someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced international environment, can balance legal risk with commercial priorities, and is confident taking ownership of complex matters from initial review through to resolution. You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence how Playson approaches legal and regulatory challenges as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Spearhead jurisdictional due diligence programs across our licensed markets, ensuring end-to-end regulatory alignment and proactive risk mitigation.
Draft, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, securing optimal terms while safeguarding the group’s legal position.
Architect and maintain corporate-governance frameworks, advising leadership on strategic risk and policy optimisation.
Partner with Compliance, Product, and Business verticals to align legal insights with commercial objectives and product roadmaps.
Monitor and interpret evolving regulation, trends, and best practice, translating insights into actionable guidance for the executive team.
Provide ad-hoc counsel on emerging matters to enable rapid, compliant decision-making.
Requirements:
LLB / LLM (or equivalent).
3+ years PQE, including 2+ years in iGaming (must have).
Proven ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional frameworks and deliver practical, business-centric solutions.
Excellence in contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder communication.
Meticulous, proactive, and results-driven with strong organisational skills and ethical standards.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonuses
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
Remote & Flexible Working
Private Medical Insurance
Financial Support for Life Events
Professional Development Budget
International Exposure
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
The recruitment process looks like this:
HR Interview (30 minutes)
Test Task
Case Interview (with Head of Legal & People Business Partner – 60 minutes)
Final Interview (with CEO – 60 minutes)
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