Wayzen is a specialized software solutions provider and technology partner dedicated to the iGaming industry. Established on more than a decade of hands-on technical experience, the company develops, maintains, and scales high-performance casino and sportsbook platform solutions from scratch.
Based in Tbilisi, Wayzen operates as a human-centric tech company that bridges the gap between complex software engineering and real business outcomes. Our team provides a sophisticated, API-driven engine designed to support the global evolution of iGaming through the mastery of technical complexity.
We are expanding our team and looking for experienced Senior Lawyer.
Role Overview
As a Senior Lawyer, you will be a key leader in our legal team, advising on complex regulatory, contractual, compliance, and risk matters. You will support global operations, drive strategy for entering new markets, and ensure the company’s activities comply with evolving crypto, gaming, and financial laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Location: Tbilisi, Saburtalo
- Amazing professional experience at Innovative Tech company
- working hours: 10:30 AM to 19:00 PM
- The chance to have a real impact in a fast-growing industry.
- All the freedom and autonomy you can handle.
- Amazing startup-minded colleagues and culture.
- Health insurance
- Fitpass
- Performance-based bonus system
- Gamification spirit
- Competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal & Regulatory
- Provide legal guidance on international crypto laws, online gambling regulations, blockchain, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks.
- Lead licensing and regulatory approval processes in new and existing markets.
- Monitor and interpret changes in global legal landscape (gaming, fintech, data privacy, payments) and advise stakeholders.
Contracts & Commercial
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts: aggregation and provider agreements, PSP agreement, vendor agreements, partnerships, licensing deals, technology/IT contracts, IP-related agreements, and marketing arrangements.
- Advise on customer terms and conditions, privacy policy, customer claims.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain robust compliance policies and internal controls.
- Support AML/KYC strategy and work with compliance teams to deliver training and audits.
- Manage legal risk, including disputes, enforcement notices, and regulatory scrutiny.
Corporate & Cross-Functional Support
- Work with finance, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure legal alignment with business initiatives.
- Support corporate governance matters, board reporting, and internal policy documentation.
Supervision:
- Supervise external legal counsel when needed.
- Supervise internal legal counsel.
Qualifications:
Required
- Degree in Law (LL.B/J.D. or equivalent); advanced degree preferred.
- Qualified lawyer with a focus on cross border gambling regulations.
- 5+ years (typically 7+) of legal experience, including international experience.
- Strong expertise in crypto / blockchain / fintech, and online gaming/gambling law.
- Proven experience advising on multi-jurisdictional compliance and licensing.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of English language (C1 - Advanced (Proficient User).
Preferred
- Experience advising Igaming casinos, tech startups or scale-ups.
- Experience with AML, KYC, sanctions compliance.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker who can balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
- Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Deadline: June 1, 2026
