General Counsel - Nordics
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Our client, a leading iGaming operator focused on quality, compliance, and player satisfaction across global markets, is seeking a General Counsel to join the small Legal & Compliance team. You will own a broad range of legal matters across the group, partnering with the business to move us forward while maintaining regulatory integrity.
You will be responsible for the following areas:
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements while protecting the company’s interests.
Lead legal research on applicable laws, licence conditions, and gambling regulation.
Oversee corporate governance, board matters, company structures, and internal policies.
Provide clear, practical legal advice to management and the wider business.
Support partnerships, investments, corporate transactions, and the legal aspects of entering new markets.
Advise on gambling regulation across the markets where we operate, including licensing, regulatory changes, and other legal considerations.
Work closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance, providing the legal perspective on AML, Responsible Gambling, sanctions and other regulatory matters.
Take ownership of data protection and GDPR matters.
Manage intellectual property matters across our brands, domains and commercial agreements.
Keep up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments, and turn them into practical actions for the business.
Work collaboratively with the Legal & Compliance team, sharing knowledge and supporting each other across different areas.
You will need to meet the following criteria:
Native Swedish or Finnish speaker with a legal background and experience working across EU jurisdictions.
Experience within the iGaming industry and a solid understanding of gambling regulation.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, and you are comfortable owning matters from start to finish.
You are commercially minded and know how to balance legal and regulatory risk with business goals.
You have a strong work ethic and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Comfortable working closely with the management team, bringing your perspective and giving clear, independent advice when needed.
You enjoy being hands-on, working close to the business, and taking accountability for seeing things through.
You have excellent English communication skills and can communicate clearly and directly, both verbally and in writing.
What we offer
An innovative, agile team that is pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the gaming industry.
Thriving in a collaborative space where your ideas matter and directly influence our success.
Be part of a supportive culture that champions growth, creativity, and a shared drive for excellence.
Wellness allowance and private health care.
Regular social events and team activities.
- Department
- Legal and Complience
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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