GBG Plc

Head of Legal

GBG Plc

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Design and lead a best-in-class contracting process that accelerates customer onboarding while effectively mitigating legal and commercial risk.
  • Manage and mentor the GBG Americas Legal team, driving the development and execution of our US legal and regulatory strategy in alignment with global business goals.
  • Lead negotiations for complex SaaS agreements with some of the world’s most recognized enterprise brands, ensuring favorable outcomes and long-term partnerships.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on new product launches, market expansion initiatives, and emerging customer segments, enabling innovation while safeguarding compliance.
  • Monitor, interpret, and implement US regulatory developments impacting GBG and our core markets, including digital identity, AML, financial services, and gaming—and advocate for GBG’s interests where appropriate.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Americas Senior Leadership Team, offering expert guidance on legal, privacy, regulatory, and cybersecurity matters.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration by ensuring the Legal, Privacy, and Information Security teams deliver unified, business-aligned advice that supports customer success and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • A results-driven leadership style with a proven ability to motivate teams and drive high performance in fast-paced, complex environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate legal and regulatory risks into clear, actionable guidance aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
  • A strong track record as a senior in-house attorney, with demonstrated success in leading legal teams and influencing executive decision-making.
  • Extensive experience negotiating high-value, complex commercial and SaaS contracts at pace, with a focus on balancing risk and business outcomes.
  • Proven ability to streamline and optimize contracting processes, improving efficiency and customer experience.
  • Deep understanding of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with sales, product, technology, and finance teams, and experience operating in global or matrixed environments.
  • Solid knowledge of US state privacy regulations, with experience implementing compliance frameworks.
  • Experience advocating for and implementing legislative and regulatory changes, including in emerging or highly regulated sectors.
  • Exposure to litigation management, with the ability to assess risk and guide resolution strategies.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Subject matter expertise in digital identity, AML, financial services, or gaming regulations.
  • Experience in identity verification or fraud prevention technologies.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and techniques to enhance legal operations and decision-making.
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