[Hiring] Chief Legal Officer @GR8 Tech

Role Description

We are looking for a C-level leader who can set the strategic vision, build the frameworks for scale, and be a genuine business partner to the leadership team. The CLO will own the full legal and regulatory agenda: from licensing strategy and corporate structure to M&A, IP, and compliance. You will act as GR8 Tech's primary legal interface with the managing company and other group assets. This is an opportunity to build a legal function designed for the next phase of an ambitious, fast-moving international business.

What you’ll drive

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and execute the legal function's multi-year strategy, aligned to company growth and expansion goals.
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the board.
  • Build a high-performing legal team — set clear KPIs and metrics, develop talent, and create a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Represent GR8 Tech's legal interests at the group level.
• Corporate Structure & M&A
  • Drive the evolution of corporate structure — optimising for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic flexibility.
  • Lead or support M&A activity: due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration from a legal perspective.
  • Manage group-level legal entities, intercompany arrangements, and cross-border legal risk.
• Commercial, Contracts & IP
  • Oversee contract management across the business — drive standardisation, automation, and reduction of cycle times without sacrificing quality.
  • Protect and develop the company's intellectual property portfolio: trademarks, licensing agreements, technology rights.
  • Provide pragmatic legal support to commercial teams, balancing risk management with speed of execution.
• Regulatory & Licensing
  • Own the company's global licensing strategy — identify opportunities, manage applications, and maintain existing licences across multiple regulated jurisdictions.
  • Monitor regulatory developments across target markets; translate risk and opportunity into clear, actionable positions.
  • Lead the company's relationship with regulators, ensuring GR8 Tech is seen as a credible and cooperative regulated entity.
• Compliance, AML & Risk
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive legal risk dashboard — identify, manage, and mitigate key risks across the business.
  • Own KYC/KYB processes from a legal and regulatory standpoint; lead improvements for efficiency and compliance quality.
  • Drive AML, data protection, and responsible gambling compliance frameworks in line with applicable law and best practice.
• Operational Efficiency & Innovation
  • Lead the adoption of legal technology and AI tools to automate routine work and increase the function's overall output and quality.
  • Build a legal function metrics framework — measuring what matters and demonstrating value to the business.
  • Optimise external legal spend: manage relationships with outside counsel, ensure cost-efficiency, and reduce dependency on external providers over time.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior leadership role (CLO, General Counsel, etc).
• Proven background in iGaming, forex, fintech or another high-risk industry.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-jurisdictional licensing and regulatory engagement.
• Track record of building and leading legal teams: setting structures and processes, developing and managing people.
• Strong background in contract management and corporate structuring, M&A expertise, tax structuring experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient, pragmatic, and ready to build for the long term.
• Comfortable driving change, accelerating processes, and balancing speed with quality and risk management.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with iGaming-specific licensing (offshore and local regulations).
• Background in tax structuring or cross-border taxation in an international group context.
• Familiarity with AML, KYC/KYB frameworks, and player protection regulation.
• Exposure to AI/legal tech adoption within a legal function.
• Russian/Ukrainian language skills.

Benefits

• Benefits Cafeteria — annual budget you allocate to: Sports, Medical, Mental health, Home office, Languages.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave + monthly childcare allowance.
• 20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, emergency time off.
• Remote-first + tech support + coworking compensation.
• Team events (online/offline/offsite).
• Learning culture with internal courses + growth programs.

Our culture & core values

• FUELLED BY TRUST : we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs.
• OWN YOUR GAME : we take initiative and own what we do.
• ACCELER8 : we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple.
• CHALLENGE ACCEPTED : we grow through challenges and stay curious.
• BULLETPROOF : we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.