Legal Counsel

About the Role

Step into a high-impact role as Legal Counsel, steering the legal and commercial strategies for a fast-growing tech and iGaming ecosystem. Based fully on-site in the vibrant Valencia office, you will independently navigate complex corporate matters, drive critical negotiations, and empower cross-functional teams to scale securely and compliantly. If you have a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record in the iGaming sector, this is your opportunity to shape the legal framework of an industry leader. 

About the Client

Our partner is a tech company building product engineering across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They turn innovative ideas into high-performing engines and launch them at scale.

As their exclusive recruitment partner, we manage their full-cycle talent acquisition.

What You Will Do

• Draft and thoroughly review a wide spectrum of legal agreements, spanning commercial contracts (Marketing Agreements, IOs, T&Cs, License Agreements) to corporate arrangements (Share Purchase Agreements, NDAs, Service Agreements).

• Negotiate and finalize complex, high-stakes contracts related to technology platforms, payment solutions, PSPs, banking partners, affiliates, and B2B integrations.

• Conduct advanced contract negotiations, independently driving complex commercial agreements across the finish line.

• Perform deep legal research and seamlessly liaise with external counsel or outsourced legal providers to obtain critical jurisdictional insights.

• Advise the business on crucial data protection and privacy-related agreements to ensure uncompromising compliance.

• Provide comprehensive in-house legal support across multiple operational areas, perfectly aligning legal strategy with overarching business goals and industry regulations.

• Act as the primary internal legal liaison for cross-departmental queries, delivering practical, business-oriented solutions to Product, Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Marketing teams.

What You Bring

• Educational Background: A Law degree, with a strong preference for candidates qualified in a common law jurisdiction.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) thriving within a fast-paced commercial environment.

• Industry Expertise: Proven, hands-on legal experience specifically within the iGaming industry.

• Regulatory Acumen: Strong familiarity and working knowledge of international data protection and privacy laws.

• Commercial Mindset: Exceptional commercial awareness with a demonstrated ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice rather than just theoretical compliance.

• Communication Mastery: An excellent, professional-grade command of English (both written and spoken), capable of negotiating complex terms with confidence.

• Organizational Agility: Outstanding organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage a broad in-house legal portfolio and juggle multiple high-priority matters simultaneously.

• Collaborative Autonomy: A high level of professionalism, completely comfortable working independently while effectively collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams.

What's in It for You

• Generous Time Off: 23 working days of paid annual vacation to ensure proper rest and rejuvenation.

• Health & Wellness: 6 paid sick days per year (no doctor's note required), plus comprehensive medical insurance.

• Premium Workspace: Modern, fully-equipped offices stocked with snacks and all the daily essentials you need to thrive.

• Catered Perks: Partially covered daily breakfasts and lunches right in the office.

• Lifestyle Benefits: Partial compensation for tennis lessons and language classes to support your personal growth and localization.

• Vibrant Culture: Regular celebrations for birthdays, project milestones, and employee anniversaries in a lively, team-oriented environment.

Please note: This role is fully onsite at our office in Valencia, Spain.