Chief Legal Officer

VBET is an award-winning sports betting and gaming operator with 20 years of experience in the industry powered in-house by BetConstruct. We have shifted from a start-up to an extensive international company holding over 10 licenses and operating in over 120 countries. VBET’s mission is to give our customers the best betting and gaming experience in a safe and secure environment. In order to continue driving our global growth, we are seeking a top-tier Chief Legal Officer who can lead our company to new heights in the competitive gambling and crypto industries.

Summary :

VBET Brazil is seeking astrategic, business-oriented Chief Legal Officerto lead our legal function and support the company’s growth and market expansion. This role will provide senior legal guidance, oversee corporate governance, commercial contracts, licensing, intellectual property, and risk management, while coordinating with our Compliance team.

Key Responsibilities :

Advise the CEO, Board, and executive team on corporate, commercial, and operational legal matters.

Build, mentor, and scale an in-house legal team aligned with company growth and market expansion.

Support business strategy by translating legal complexity into clear, business-oriented recommendations.

Lead licensing and regulatory strategy for Brazil markets.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnerships, and vendor contracts.

Oversee intellectual property protection, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks; manage disputes and litigation with external counsel.

Build, mentor, and scale the in-house legal team; optimize legal operations and processes.

Support corporate governance and entity structuring in Brazil and abroad.

Requirements :

Law degree with active legal license; 10+ years post-qualification experience, including senior leadership.

Experience in iGaming, fintech, or other highly regulated sectors.

Expertise in Brazilian corporate law, licensing, contracts, and IP.

Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Ability to provide business-focused, actionable legal guidance.

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