Head of Legal — International Business at an iGaming company — remote, potential relocation to Cyprus

About the role

An established iGaming company is seeking a Head of Legal to build the legal function for its expanding international business division. You will shape its corporate structure, support entry into new markets and build a dedicated legal team.

This role combines leadership with hands-on legal work. You will take ownership of key matters from the outset, working closely with the Group’s chief legal officer, shareholders, and the division’s finance and operations leads.

What you will do

• International corporate structuring: review and refine the proposed structure, oversee entity formation and establish governance and intercompany arrangements.
• Market entry: advise on legal and regulatory requirements in new jurisdictions and coordinate local counsel to support expansion.
• Commercial agreements: draft, negotiate and oversee international commercial, investment and intercompany contracts.
• Licensing and compliance: coordinate licensing, regulatory reporting and AML/KYC requirements, including interactions with regulators, banks and payment providers.
• Legal advice: help leadership assess legal risks and make informed decisions about the international business.
• Team leadership: define hiring needs, recruit and develop the legal team, and manage external advisors.
• Legal operations: establish contract workflows, corporate procedures and oversight of legal and regulatory deadlines.

What matters

• 10+ years of legal experience with a strong international focus in technology businesses, including 5+ years in leadership.
• A track record of establishing or restructuring corporate groups across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong expertise in corporate governance, cross-border contracts and intercompany arrangements.
• An understanding of how corporate structures, financial flows and IP ownership fit together.
• Experience working with regulators and navigating compliance, sanctions and banking requirements.
• Proven ability to build teams, delegate effectively and manage performance.
• Willingness to handle key legal matters directly while developing the team and processes.
• English at Upper-Intermediate level or above and fluent Russian.

Nice to have

• iGaming experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Terms

• The opportunity to build a dedicated legal function for an expanding international division.
• Direct involvement in corporate structuring and new market entry.
• Resources to engage external advisors and local legal expertise.
• Remote work and potential relocation to Cyprus.
• Base salary and bonuses agreed individually.