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.
GR8 Tech is a business-to-business iGaming software provider headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, supplying sportsbook and casino platform technology to operators. It is the rebranded B2B arm of Parimatch Tech, spun out from the consumer Parimatch brand in 2023. The company's modular platform supports millions of active users across more than 40 countries, maintained by a team of over 900 specialists. GR8 Tech focuses on high-performance, scalable sportsbook and gaming infrastructure.
