Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
Description
ABOUT US
ARRISE sets the benchmark for service delivery and excellence in the iGaming industry. Playing a key role in the success of its clients, which include Pragmatic Play, a brand relied upon by the world’s biggest online casinos for its cutting-edge products, ARRISE helps to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide.
Our global team of over 10,000 talented and driven professionals are shaping the future of iGaming. Headquartered in Gibraltar, we have offices spanning Canada, India, the Isle of Man, Latvia, Malta, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and the UAE, and more exciting destinations on the horizon.
At ARRISE, we take pride in creating growth opportunities at all levels, constantly investing in our people while welcoming new colleagues and forging strategic partnerships that open new opportunities for success.
To achieve this, we bet on ourselves. We know that success is a collective effort, and our team is driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared commitment to grow and succeed — while embracing every step of the journey.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of post-qualification experience, with a strong background in commercial law and a deep understanding of the iGaming sector. This is a senior role suited to a proactive legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated industry and is ready to take ownership of complex legal matters while coordinating junior team members.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, service agreements, licensing arrangements, lease agreements, and related addenda, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and mitigating associated risks.
- Serve as legal point of contact for key internal stakeholders - including sales, procurement, and finance - providing clear, strategic, and actionable legal advice on client-facing and vendor agreements.
- Act as a trusted senior legal advisor, translating complex legal and regulatory obligations into practical guidance that supports informed, commercially sound decision-making across the business.
- Oversee and coordinate junior legal counsels, reviewing their work product, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development.
- Manage workstreams within the legal commercial team, ensuring matters are appropriately resourced and deadlines are met without compromising quality.
- Conduct in-depth legal research across relevant jurisdictions, ensuring all commercial activity remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
- Stay at the forefront of evolving legal, regulatory, and compliance developments within the iGaming industry, proactively advising the business on required adjustments and strategic implications.
- Design, own, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal policies governing contract creation, approval, and storage.
- Engage with external legal advisors and specialist counsel on complex or jurisdiction-specific matters, managing scope, cost, and quality of advice.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on business-critical projects, providing senior legal input at early stages to identify risk and enable efficient deal execution.
- Support the VP of Legal and Head of Legal - Commercial on strategic initiatives, departmental projects, and ad hoc matters as required.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
- A law degree from an accredited university in any EU or UK jurisdiction.
- A minimum of six years of post-qualification experience as a practicing lawyer, with a strong focus on commercial or corporate law.
- Demonstrable experience in the iGaming sector, including familiarity with gaming regulations, licensing frameworks, and industry-specific contractual considerations.
- Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including those with significant cross-jurisdictional elements.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance legal risk management against broader business objectives.
- Outstanding negotiation skills, capable of securing favourable outcomes while preserving positive business relationships.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- High degree of self-motivation, accountability, and the ability to operate independently at a senior level with minimal supervision.
- Proactive and strategic mindset - able to anticipate legal and regulatory challenges and implement solutions before issues arise.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a commitment to sharing knowledge and elevating the wider legal function.
PREFFERED SKILLS
- In-depth knowledge of iGaming industry across various regulated and unregulated markets.
- Experience with SaaS, technology, or platform-related contracts in a regulated industry context.
- Experience working within a high-growth, technology-driven, or start-up-adjacent environment.
WHAT WE OFFER IN EXCHANGE
- Private health insurance
- Life and travel insurance
- Breakfast & Lunch in the office once per week
- Gym membership
- Cloudigo discount app
- Hybrid work setup for balance
- Real career growth (we promote from within — no gatekeeping here)
- Grow with ARRISE | Learning Hub—personalized learning, gamified growth, and endless career development at your fingertips.
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