Senior Legal Counsel

Job description

Patrianna is a fast-scaling product development company headquartered in Gibraltar, with a dynamic, global team powering our growth. We operate at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building innovative solutions that shape the future of social gaming and deliver outstanding experiences to millions of players worldwide. We're driven by speed, ambition, and bold ideas. At our core, we're product creators and problem-solvers who thrive in a high-performance environment. We're looking for exceptional talent—smart, adaptable, and motivated individuals eager to make an impact, scale business functions at pace, and continuously improve. Whether you're a domain expert or an agile thinker who thrives in change, at Patrianna you'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership, and help us lead the next wave of gaming innovation. THE ROLE You'll be our legal strategist, navigating complex regulatory landscapes while driving compliance and risk management across our fast-growing gaming business. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Lead legal work across corporate, commercial, IP and regulatory matters, drafting high-value agreements and managing organizational legal risk • Partner with external counsel and provide legal support for product development, including intellectual property guidance • Ensure corporate governance standards and collaborate with compliance teams on regulatory matters requiring legal input • Research legal and compliance issues, review marketing campaigns for regulatory compliance, and stay current on industry legal trends • Develop legal policies, template documentation, and drive process efficiencies while mentoring junior team members • Handle legal correspondence, maintain contract records, and deliver internal training to support business-wide legal awareness WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with at least 5+ years post-qualification experience, including in-house exposure in tech, gaming, or digital sectors • Broad expertise in commercial, regulatory, IP, data protection, and corporate law with strong research and analytical capabilities • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders • Detail-oriented approach with high accuracy in contract drafting, plus experience navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks • Proactive, hands-on mindset with ability to manage ambiguity and make sound decisions in fast-moving environments • Solutions-focused commercial orientation with high standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT You'll work with a collaborative global team that genuinely values your expertise, tackling cutting-edge legal challenges in one of tech's most dynamic sectors. With real opportunities for growth and ownership, plus the flexibility to work in ways that suit you best, you'll help shape the future of digital entertainment while building your career in an environment where your contributions directly drive our mission forward. Equal Opportunities Statement We hire based on skills, drive, and ideas—nothing else. Your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, or educational path will never be a barrier to joining us. We also welcome candidates from non-traditional career journeys and value diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Diversity fuels our innovation, collaboration, and growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work and thrive.