Senior Counsel, iGaming & Sportsbook

📋 Description

• • At Magic Eden, we are at the forefront of innovation, building the future of crypto entertainment and redefining the Web3 landscape. Our journey began as a leading NFT marketplace, but our vision extends far beyond that. We are dedicated to creating immersive, social, and on-chain experiences that seamlessly blend culture, trading, gaming, and entertainment. Our ambitious goal is to make cryptocurrency accessible, exciting, and unforgettable for the next generation of users. Supported by prominent investors such as Electric Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, and Paradigm, our global team comprises passionate, resourceful, and exceptionally talented individuals who consistently push boundaries. If you are eager to tackle significant challenges, make a tangible impact, and play a pivotal role in shaping the next era of Web3, then Magic Eden is the ideal environment for you.
• • Magic Eden achieved unicorn status with unprecedented speed, reaching this milestone just nine months after its inception. Upon entering the NFT market, we didn't merely participate; we revolutionized it through superior speed and operational excellence compared to established players. Our success was first demonstrated on Solana, then extended to Bitcoin, and now we are applying this disruptive approach to the iGaming sector.
• • Our latest venture, Dicey, represents our next significant frontier. We are harnessing blockchain technology as a robust payment rail to construct a high-performance, real-time sports betting and casino platform. Our objective is not to launch another conventional operator, but to fundamentally rewrite the rules of the game within the iGaming industry.
• • We are actively seeking a Legal & Regulatory Strategist who embodies a builder's mindset. This role transcends the typical 9-to-5 "compliance check" position. You will serve as a crucial thought partner to our Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market (GTM) teams, guiding us through the intricate nexus of global wagering, crypto-native assets, and hyper-growth.
• • If you possess extensive experience in the iGaming world and are frustrated by the limitations imposed by traditional corporate structures, we encourage you to connect with us.
• • Your primary responsibilities will include architecting the foundational playbook for our iGaming initiatives. You will not merely adhere to existing rules but will actively contribute to designing the regulatory frameworks necessary for a new paradigm in Web3 wagering. This involves collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, participating in key discussions to ensure features are developed with compliance integrated from the outset ("compliant by design").
• • A significant aspect of this role involves navigating the complexities of global expansion. You will be instrumental in identifying strategic markets for entry, devising effective launch strategies, and developing plans to achieve market dominance. This requires conducting thorough and candid risk assessments that empower the business to pursue opportunities with confidence and agility. Your focus will be on identifying viable pathways forward ("the how") rather than solely highlighting potential obstacles ("the why not").
• • Furthermore, you will be tasked with building and nurturing a vital network of external legal counsel who are aligned with our mission. This network will be crucial in influencing our strategic direction and ensuring comprehensive legal support across diverse jurisdictions.
• • The ideal candidate possesses deep-seated knowledge and experience within the iGaming, Casino, or Sportsbook industries. You understand the operational dynamics of established "legacy giants" but are driven by the desire to build something faster and more innovative. You are a lawyer by formal training, with a strong foundation in legal principles, yet you choose to operate as an embedded, cross-functional partner, collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams to resolve complex issues in real-time.
• • You excel in ambiguous environments, requiring minimal formal guidance and demonstrating comfort in establishing processes from scratch. You are adept at making critical decisions with incomplete information (approximately 70%). You are a "wartime" partner, characterized by high energy, commercial acumen, and a drive to succeed in environments where speed is a paramount competitive advantage.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to join a well-funded company with a substantial financial runway and a proven history of disrupting established markets. It represents a rare chance to contribute to a "Day 1" project at the critical intersection of law, product development, and business strategy. You will be part of an elite group shaping the future of crypto-native gaming prior to its major growth phase.