Legal & Compliance Specialist

Sisu Group is a fast-growing iGaming startup with over 150 team members and offices in Tallinn and Malaga. We are on a mission to redefine the future of iGaming and sports betting by building cutting-edge technology and next-generation player experiences - In 2024, ReSpin.com and Epicbet.com were successfully launched. Backed by €21M in secured funding, the majority of our company is owned by the people building it, our team. Sisu promotes a collaborative, non-corporate culture, offering competitive salaries with stock options to match.

We are seeking an addition to our legal & compliance team, to work closely with the team in supporting management on all legal and compliance areas. If you are ambitious and bright-minded, with a law-related degree in the early phase of your career, you are the person we are looking for!

You will be given coaching and exposure to a diverse pool of legal subjects including gambling regulatory laws, policy drafting, data protection, corporate matters, good governance practices, IP, AML, agreement reviews and negotiations, cross-border structures and shareholder/investor management.

You’ll have the exciting opportunity to:

• Join our journey as an international startup and grow with the company

• Work closely and learn from industry experts and work with a wide range of international legal and compliance aspects

• Having ownership and make things happen
  

Your skills And Experience:

• Mastery of English and Finnish: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Legal Expertise: A law degree to provide a strong foundation in the field.

• Document drafting: A good inclination for drafting precise legal documents.

• Out-of-the-Box Thinking: A penchant for thinking beyond the ordinary.

• Process Improvement: A dedication to enhancing efficiency through continuous learning.

• Ownership Mentality: A willingness to take charge and drive initiatives.

• Independent Collaboration: The ability to work independently while first and foremost being a collaborative team player.
  

Extra plus:

• Finnish or Estonian Law Proficiency: Training/competence in Estonian law.

• Diverse Legal Experience: Previous experience as an in-house legal professional, compliance specialist, or involvement with various legal domains simultaneously, either within a law firm or consultancy firm.

• Balancing Act: Mastering the delicate balance between efficiency and quality.
  

You will be involved in:

• iGaming licenses: Assisting in the management of various local and international license processes.

• External Counsel Relations: Managing interactions with external counsels

• Contract Review: Negotiating and handling contracts with business partners

• Corporate Documentation and governance: Drafting corporate and shareholder documents and co-ordinating execution of documents, generally.

• Employment: Providing support to the People team on employment matters which could also have a cross-border element.

• Intellectual property: Assisting in IP matters

• Due Diligences: Lead due diligence processes with service providers.

• Processes: Contributing to the development of effective legal and compliance processes, adopting automation wherever possible.

• Document management and archiving: help develop, improve and maintain internal processes and procedures

• General Legal Support: Providing overall legal support to other teams as needed.

Company culture and benefits:

At Sisu Group we believe in creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture where teamwork is the key. We value collaboration, open communication, and treat all team members as equals. We encourage our employees to be proactive and take ownership of their work, while also providing the support and resources needed to help them grow and develop even further.

We understand that our employees are our biggest asset, which is why we offer a competitive compensation package that includes stock options, and generous paid time off. We believe that building a great company is about more than just creating a successful product, it's about building a community of passionate and driven individuals who share a common goal.

If you're looking for a company where you can grow professionally, work with talented and dedicated colleagues, and make a real impact, then Sisu Group is the place for you.

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