Deputy Head of International Legal Department
SoftConstruct is seeking a Deputy Head of International Legal Department to join its team. The role involves providing strategic legal support and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with Armenian laws and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will assist in managing the legal department, overseeing contract negotiations, and mitigating legal risks across business operations. This position requires a professional capable of representing the company in regulatory matters and providing leadership to the legal team.
- Assist in developing and implementing legal strategies that align with the company’s business objectives
- Provide legal support and strategic advice to various departments on Armenian laws and regulatory matters
- Identify and mitigate legal risks related to business operations and corporate governance
- Stay updated on changes in Armenian legislation and ensure compliance across the organization
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure compliance with Armenian law
- Assist in managing corporate governance matters, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
- Support the implementation of internal legal policies and compliance frameworks
- Conduct legal risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies
- Represent the company in regulatory matters, liaising with government authorities, legal advisors, and external stakeholders
- Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases in collaboration with external legal counsel
- Ensure the protection of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights
- Assist in handling regulatory audits and investigations
- Oversee the implementation of judicial and extrajudicial processes to protect the company’s interests
- Coordinate compliance with gaming-related legislative requirements and facilitate regulatory amendments
- Support the Head of Legal Department in managing the legal team, providing leadership and mentorship
- Assist in training and developing legal staff to enhance their professional skills and legal expertise
- Ensure the efficiency of legal operations and contribute to process improvements within the legal department
- Carry out other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor that align with the job description and comply with the labor code
- Strong expertise in Armenian corporate, business, and contract law (required)
- Master’s degree in Law (licensed to practice in Armenia) (required)
- Minimum 5 years of legal experience (required)
- At least 2 years in a managerial or senior legal role (required)
- Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution (required)
- Ability to support business operations with legal guidance while ensuring compliance (required)
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing legal teams (required)
- Fluency in Armenian and Russian (required)
- Proficiency in English is an advantage (nice-to-have)
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities (required)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple legal matters effectively (required)
SoftConstruct is a technology developer founded by the Badalyan brothers in 2010, working across a range of IT sectors. The company originated several market-leading brands, including BetConstruct, FeedConstruct, SpringBME, Ucraft, Fasttoken and FastShift, which together make up the wider SoftConstruct group. Its best-known product, BetConstruct, supplies online gaming and sports betting software and services to operators worldwide. SoftConstruct employs over 5,000 people across more than 10 trademarks and numerous offices, and is headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia.