Step into a high-impact role as

Legal Counsel , steering the legal and commercial strategies for a fast-growing tech and iGaming ecosystem. Based fully on-site in the vibrant Valencia office, you will independently navigate complex corporate matters, drive critical negotiations, and empower cross-functional teams to scale securely and compliantly. If you have a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record in the iGaming sector, this is your opportunity to shape the legal framework of an industry leader.

About the Client Our partner is a tech company building product engineering across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They turn innovative ideas into high-performing engines and launch them at scale.

As their exclusive recruitment partner, we manage their full-cycle talent acquisition.

What You Will Do

Draft and thoroughly review a wide spectrum of legal agreements, spanning commercial contracts (Marketing Agreements, IOs, T&Cs;, License Agreements) to corporate arrangements (Share Purchase Agreements, NDAs, Service Agreements).

Negotiate and finalize complex, high-stakes contracts related to technology platforms, payment solutions, PSPs, banking partners, affiliates, and B2B integrations.

Conduct advanced contract negotiations, independently driving complex commercial agreements across the finish line.

Perform deep legal research and seamlessly liaise with external counsel or outsourced legal providers to obtain critical jurisdictional insights.

Advise the business on crucial data protection and privacy-related agreements to ensure uncompromising compliance.

Provide comprehensive in-house legal support across multiple operational areas, perfectly aligning legal strategy with overarching business goals and industry regulations.

Act as the primary internal legal liaison for cross-departmental queries, delivering practical, business-oriented solutions to Product, Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Marketing teams.





What You Bring

Educational Background

A Law degree, with a strong preference for candidates qualified in a common law jurisdiction.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) thriving within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Industry Expertise

Proven, hands‑on legal experience specifically within the iGaming industry.

Regulatory Acumen

Strong familiarity and working knowledge of international data protection and privacy laws.

Commercial Mindset

Exceptional commercial awareness with a demonstrated ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice rather than just theoretical compliance.

Communication Mastery

An excellent, professional‑grade command of English (both written and spoken), capable of negotiating complex terms with confidence.

Organizational Agility

Outstanding organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage a broad in‑house legal portfolio and juggle multiple high-priority matters simultaneously.

Collaborative Autonomy

A high level of professionalism, completely comfortable working independently while effectively collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams.

What's in It for You

Generous Time Off

23 working days of paid annual vacation to ensure proper rest and rejuvenation.

Health & Wellness:

6 paid sick days per year (no doctor's note required), plus comprehensive medical insurance.

Premium Workspace

Modern, fully-equipped offices stocked with snacks and all the daily essentials you need to thrive.

Catered Perks

Partially covered daily breakfasts and lunches right in the office.

Lifestyle Benefits

Partial compensation for tennis lessons and language classes to support your personal growth and localization.

Vibrant Culture

Regular celebrations for birthdays, project milestones, and employee anniversaries in a lively, team-oriented environment.

Please note: This role is fully onsite at our office in Valencia, Spain.

📌 Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 LionHires Recruitment
📍 Madrid