Chief Legal Officer

GR8 Tech builds B2B iGaming platforms for operators who play to lead. We deliver full-cycle, high-impact tech designed to scale — from seamless integrations and expert consulting to long-term operational support. Our platform powers millions of active players and drives real business growth. Call it what it is: the iGaming Platform for Champions. With 1000+ GR8 people across locations and time zones, we don’t just ship technology — we help operators build success stories across brands, markets, and geos. Our ambition drives us. Our people make it real. If you’re a challenger in spirit and a champion in action — join us.

Why this role exists: 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.