Chief Legal Officer

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) leads the Company’s Legal function, including Legal & Licensing, Intellectual Property and Compliance, and is responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s legal and regulatory strategy across jurisdictions.ResponsibilitiesLegal Strategy & GovernanceDefine and execute overall legal strategy in line with business objectives and plans.Advise executive management on material legal, regulatory and reputational risks associated with strategic and commercial decisions.Ensure appropriate legal oversight of the operations across jurisdictions.Develop a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating emerging legal and regulatory risks.Oversee material disputes, claims, complaints and litigation and determine the appropriate legal strategy.Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other professional advisers where required.Lead the Legal organisation, including Legal/Licensing, Compliance and Intellectual Property teams.Set priorities, objectives and performance expectations for the function and its leaders.Build clear ownership and accountability across legal disciplines.Develop team capabilities and ensure appropriate expertise and capacity as the Group grows.Establish effective collaboration between Legal and other functions across the organisation.Act as a trusted legal and regulatory advisor to the CEO and executive management.Balance legal protection with commercial objectives, enabling the business to make informed and risk-aware decisions.Ensure significant risks are escalated to executive management in a timely and transparent manner.Regulatory Compliance & RiskProvide strategic oversight of the Group’s regulatory compliance framework.Ensure appropriate ongoing due diligence and monitoring of entities, counterparties and individuals.Oversee the development and implementation of regulatory policies and internal controls across jurisdictions.Licensing & Market ExpansionOwn the Group’s legal and regulatory strategy for obtaining, maintaining and supporting iGaming and other relevant licences across jurisdictions.Assess legal and regulatory requirements associated with entering new markets and launching new products or businesses.Provide legal oversight of licence applications, renewals, regulatory submissions and ongoing licensing obligations.Corporate Structure & Legal OperationsOversee the legal structure of the Group and ensure it remains appropriate for its operational and strategic objectives.Lead legal aspects of corporate restructuring and changes to ownership structures.Ensure appropriate legal support for the ongoing operations of Group companies.Intellectual Property & Brand ProtectionDefine and oversee the Group’s global intellectual property strategy.Ensure appropriate registration and protection of trademarks across relevant jurisdictions.Oversee consolidation, assignment and maintenance of IP rights across Group entities.Maintain an effective framework for trademark renewals, portfolio management and IP ownership.RequirementsSignificant senior leadership experience in Legal, including experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams.Strong experience within iGaming or another highly regulated international industry.Proven experience with iGaming licensing and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.Solid understanding of intellectual property, trademark portfolio management and IP ownership structures.Deep expertise in corporate, commercial and regulatory law within a multi-jurisdictional environment.Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, due diligence, internal controls and risk management.Experience managing significant disputes, claims and litigation, including coordination of external legal counsel.Experience supporting international business expansion, new-market entry and product launches from a legal and regulatory perspective.Fluent / Advanced Russian and English languages.We offerCompetitive remuneration.5/2 work schedule.Remote work work.Flexiable start of working days.