Commercial Legal Counsel -Cyprus

Reference:
VAC-340
Industry Specialisation:
Financial Services, Gambling, Gaming, Legal, Leisure & Tourism, Media & Creative/Digital, Online Gaming
Industry Sector
Global, Corporate
Salary:
Salary negotiable
Town/City:
Cyprus
Contract Type:
Permanent

Our Client

Our client is a leading iGaming industry player, committed to long-term development and sustainability, trying to revolutionise their industry for the benefit of our players, themselves, and the entertainment industry as a whole.

The Role of the Commercial Legal Counsel

They are looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their expanding Legal team. The position will suit a hard-working ambitious commercial lawyer who seeks to work on complex multi-jurisdictional deals.

Kye Responsibilities include:

  • Advising the group on a day-to-day basis on a variety of legal matters pertaining to labour law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.
  • Give accurate and timely legal advice to executives for a variety of commercial topics
  • Taking the lead in negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements including but not limited to, game supplier agreements, payment service provider agreements, license agreements, NDAs and marketing agreements
  • Advising the group on IP and licensing matters
  • Serve as a liaison with external legal counsels on jurisdictional-specific matters, including litigation, enforcement and license applications•Contributing to the training of the team and other business stakeholders
  • Contributing to the drafting and implementation of the groups’ policies and procedures
  • Supporting the M&A activities of the group in collaboration with the management team

Skills and Capabilities 

  • A Law degree (LLB whilst LLM would be considered an advantage) preferably from a UK university
  • Admitted Attorney to the Bar of the State of origin
  • Ideally, minimum 4 years of experience
  • Proven experience as an in-house Legal Counsel
  • Experience in regulated industries will be considered as an advantage
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
  • Fluency in English Language communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • iGaming experience and licensing experience

Benefits 

  • Excellent work environment
  • Attractive salary package
  • Annual incentive Bonus
  • Monetary vouchers on Birthdays and other special occasions
  • Fully equipped kitchen and in-house entertaining space
  • Options to enrol in Company's medical insurance plan
  • Possibilities to enrol in Company's pension plan
  • Exciting company activities including monthly lunches, monthly corporate gatherings, an intercompany football team, competitions, daily snacks and many other activities
  • Casual Dress Code
  • A chance to advance professionally inside one of the world's largest iGaming organisations