Description:
The Role:We're seeking an experienced attorney with experience in product and advertising regulations applicable to online gaming. You'll be instrumental in navigating the intricate web of gaming regulations, advertising requirements, and compliance obligations across the US and beyond. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly shape how we grow responsibly while maintaining our competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
- Provide legal counsel on product development, marketing, and advertising initiatives to meet requirements of applicable gaming and gambling laws
- Advise on compliance with federal, state, and international gambling regulations, including those enforced by gaming commissions and control boards
- Ensure compliance with FTC regulations, state consumer protection laws, and industry-specific advertising. standards
- Monitor and interpret evolving regulations affecting gaming industries, including loot box legislation, age-gating requirements, and responsible gaming mandates
- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks for product launches in multiple jurisdictions
- Review and approve marketing materials, promotional campaigns, and advertising content for legal compliance
- Ensure advertising claims are substantiated and meet truth-in-advertising standards
- Advise on influencer marketing, social media promotions, and digital advertising campaigns
- Navigate platform-specific advertising policies (Google, Meta, TikTok, etc.) and gaming industry advertising codes
- Counsel on sweepstakes, contests, bonuses, and other promotional mechanics
- Partner with product teams during development cycles to identify and mitigate regulatory risks
- Advise on virtual currency, in-game purchases, microtransactions, and monetization strategies
- Provide guidance on age verification systems, parental controls, and youth protection measures
- Review terms of service, privacy policies, and player-facing disclosures
- Support cross-functional teams on product feature compliance (odds disclosure, RTP, prize structures)
- Work closely with marketing, product, engineering, business development, and compliance teams
- Serve as primary legal liaison for advertising agencies and external marketing partners
- Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters and licensing applications
- Train internal teams on advertising compliance, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Conduct legal risk assessments for new products, features, and marketing initiatives
- Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions from gaming authorities andconsumer protection agencies
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
- Monitor industry enforcement trends and competitor regulatory challenges
What you bring:
Required:
- Admission to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction (or equivalent professional qualification)
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with substantial focus on regulatory law (in-house experience is a plus)
- Direct experience in gaming, fintech, or software/technology industries (this is essential)
- Strong understanding of cross-border regulatory compliance and multi-jurisdictional operations
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance
What Makes You the Right Fit
You're comfortable with ambiguity and can provide clear guidance when the regulatory landscape is evolving. You're pragmatic and business-focused, not just risk-averse—you understand how to enable growth while managing compliance. You can work autonomously and make sound judgment calls without constant supervision. You're collaborative and can communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers effectively. You're genuinely excited about the gaming industry and the unique regulatory challenges it presents. You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
- Flexible work arrangements and generous time off
- Opportunity to build and shape legal function at a high-growth company
- Direct impact on product decisions
- Collaborative, innovative culture where legal is a strategic partner
- Professional development and continuing legal education support
- Work on cutting-edge regulatory issues at the intersection of gaming, technology, and privacy
Location:
Onsite at our offices in San Francisco (not a hybrid or remote role)
Apply
Ready to help us navigate the complex world of international gaming regulation? We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and interest in this role.
