Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Legal Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead and manage acquisitions, corporate transactions, and other strategic deal processes.
• Oversee due diligence, governance, and post-transaction integration activities.
• Support the legal team in corporate structuring and cross-border compliance.

Drafting & Negotiation

• Take full ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high-level agreements, including commercial, corporate, employment, IP, distribution, and marketing contracts.
• Handle legal documents with precision, ensuring clarity, risk mitigation, and commercial viability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal accuracy and smooth execution.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Provide ongoing legal advice on operational matters, internal policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Proactively identify legal risks and propose actionable solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise closely with the Chief Legal Officer and legal team on key matters including:
  • Reviewing and drafting new contracts or agreements
  • Supporting M&A and partnership transactions
  • Assisting with corporate housekeeping and documentation reviews
• Act as a reliable legal partner to other departments, helping translate complex legal language into business-friendly guidance.

General Support & Special Projects

• Support the legal team with ad-hoc matters that arise in the course of business.
• Assist in documentation processing and internal/external due diligence requirements.
• Get involved in specific projects and take initiative as needed with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials in Law.
• Licensed to practice law in Cyprus, the UK, or another relevant jurisdiction.
• 4–6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably from a top-tier law firm or reputable in-house legal department.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess legal risks pragmatically.
• Proactive, independent, and highly organized - able to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal matters clearly to non-legal colleagues.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions is a plus.
• High ethical standards, strong judgment, and professional integrity.

What We Offer

• Formal and on-the-job training
• Flexible working policy (8–5 or 9–6)
• Free access to courses through the iGaming Academy + reimbursement for relevant courses after probation
• Travel for up to 6 weeks per year from any of SiGMA’s offices worldwide (Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Brazil, Manila, India). T&Cs apply
• Interest free car loan T&Cs apply
  
• Corporate and team-building events
• A dynamic, international, and supportive work environment