Legal Specialist – Middle

SOFTSWISS is hiring a Legal Specialist to join our Legal and Compliance Team. We are seeking an inquisitive and detail-oriented specialist who can work independently, communicate clearly, and support the company in meeting legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.

You will support the Legal and Compliance Team in a wide range of legal and regulatory tasks, including legal research, contract and document management, licensing support, policy drafting, partner due diligence, regulatory audits, and communication with external advisors and authorities.

• Research & Legal Advice:
  • Conduct in-depth research to interpret various laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist internal teams and stakeholders in understanding specific legal provisions to effectively address business issues.
• Contract & Document Lifecycle Management:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts while managing the entire lifecycle of corporate agreements and maintaining up-to-date legal documentation.
• External Collaboration:
  • Act as a point of contact and collaborate efficiently with external advisors, regulatory authorities, and local councils.
• Licensing & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Assist with regulatory compliance by compiling necessary document packages for new license applications and helping to maintain existing licenses.
• Policy & Process Optimization:
  • Draft internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to streamline legal workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner Due Diligence:
  • Conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) and Due Diligence (DD) checks on potential business partners to mitigate corporate risk.
• Regulatory Audits:
  • Participate actively in regulatory audits, collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ad-Hoc Support:
  • Provide flexible administrative and legal support on different tasks and ad-hoc projects as required.

• Education:
  • BSc/BA degree in Law.
• Industry Experience:
  • At least 3 years of experience working within a software development company, with a strong preference for the iGaming industry.
  • Hands-on expertise in licensing and/or audit processes and contract negotiation.
• Languages:
  • Excellent written and verbal command of English.
  • Knowledge of Russian is a plus.
• Work Style:
  • Ability to multi-task and support multiple individuals within a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to notice details and patterns that might have an impact on the company’s liabilities.
• Mindset:
  • Desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities.
  • Flexible in approach to problem solving and professional in communication.

Learn more about our hiring process here (link) – what to expect, how to prepare, and what makes SOFTSWISS different.