Head of Licensing
Posted 2 hours agoLondon, UK, EUROPEAttractive SalaryJob Reference: 37587
Job Description - Head of Licensing
A listed iGaming company is looking for an accomplished Head of Licensing to lead our Licensing and Policies initiatives. This strategic, high-impact role where you will drive the licensing strategy, as well as regulatory and corporate policy-making strategy, supporting our expansion and ensuring operational excellence across North America, LATAM, the EU, and other key markets.
As a pivotal leader, you will develop and implement licensing strategies, foster trusted partnerships with regulatory bodies and government agencies, and proactively advise on legislative and licensing developments. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, you’ll lead a dedicated team, positioning as a trusted and forward-thinking industry leader.
This is a hybrid role based in the London office.
Your responsibilities:
What you bring to the team:
A listed iGaming company is looking for an accomplished Head of Licensing to lead our Licensing and Policies initiatives. This strategic, high-impact role where you will drive the licensing strategy, as well as regulatory and corporate policy-making strategy, supporting our expansion and ensuring operational excellence across North America, LATAM, the EU, and other key markets.
As a pivotal leader, you will develop and implement licensing strategies, foster trusted partnerships with regulatory bodies and government agencies, and proactively advise on legislative and licensing developments. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, you’ll lead a dedicated team, positioning as a trusted and forward-thinking industry leader.
This is a hybrid role based in the London office.
Your responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior licensing advisor to the executive team, providing critical insights, analysis, and guidance on licensing , corporate and regulatory policies, and B2B partners due diligence processes that affect strategic business decisions.
- Lead and oversee licensing efforts, ensuring strict compliance with all license conditions and supporting license acquisition, maintenance, and renewal across global markets including the US, Canada, Latam, Europe, and emerging markets.
- Develop and execute the company’s licensing strategy, fostering strong relationships with regulatory bodies, external partners, and legal advisors to support iGaming industry licensing initiatives.
- Own global license applications submissions processes, including obtaining license conditions from regulatory authorities and the dissemination of thereof across relevant inbound stakeholders, while driving cross-functional teams for delivering and submitting licensing-related materials to regulatory authorities.
- Act as primary licensing liaison, advising cross-functional teams (Product, Technology, Finance, Sales) on licensing conditions and corporate & regulatory policy making, while effectively balancing optimal solutions for various operational environments.
- Design and enforce corporate and regulatory policies and controls, such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption or AML Policy, that adhere to company standards and align with diverse jurisdictional regulations.
- Own corporate and regulatory submissions, including ongoing validation of submissions schedule, and driving cross-functional teams for timely delivery of related submission items.
- Own B2B Partners Due-Diligence reviews, including KYC/KYB and sanctions reviews, to adhere to due-diligence and B2B partners onboarding standards.
- Own onboarding of local counsels, including due-diligence reviews and relationship management thereof.
- Scan the legal horizon and interpret emerging laws and licensing conditions from a regulatory perspective, advising the business on potential impacts and licensing strategies.
- Create and educate teams on standardisation of global licensing conditions.
- Build regulatory and tax-efficient corporate and licensing structures to support the business in new and existing markets of interest.
- Develop and deliver tailored corporate and regulatory policies training to strengthen the compliance culture and enhance regulatory awareness throughout the organisation.
- Generate and review detailed reports for submission to regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance accuracy and timely submission.
- Lead and manage a diverse licensing team, utilising strong mentorship and coaching skills to develop legal acumen and talent, foster collaboration, and inspire performance.
What you bring to the team:
- Qualified lawyer or compliance professional with proven 8+ years of experience in global regulatory landscapes within the iGaming industry.
- Proven expertise in global licensing strategies and cross-functional leadership.
- Ability to communicate complex licensing requirements effectively to technical, product, and business teams.
- Strong organisational and project management skills to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in written and verbal English.
- Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise and leadership.
- Hybrid work model with 30 days of annual leave.
- Opportunities for career development and global exposure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
- A dynamic, supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
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