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Commercially astute Legal Counsel and Compliance professional with over five years of progressive in-house and advisory experience spanning iGaming, technology licensing, and corporate law. Trusted legal partner to senior management and cross-functional teams, known for translating intricate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance. Demonstrated ability to build and lead legal functions from the ground up, manage high-volume contract portfolios, and drive regulatory compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional environments—enabling organizations to scale confidently while remaining fully compliant.…Commercially astute Legal Counsel and Compliance professional with over five years of progressive in-house and advisory experience spanning iGaming, technology licensing, and corporate law. Trusted legal partner to senior management and cross-functional teams, known for translating intricate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance. Demonstrated ability to build and lead legal functions from the ground up, manage high-volume contract portfolios, and drive regulatory compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional environments—enabling organizations to scale confidently while remaining fully compliant.

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Commercially astute Legal Counsel and Compliance professional with over five years of progressive in-house and advisory experience spanning iGaming, technology licensing, and corporate law. Trusted legal partner to senior management and cross-functional teams, known for translating intricate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance. Demonstrated ability to build and lead legal functions from the ground up, manage high-volume contract portfolios, and drive regulatory compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional environments—enabling organizations to scale confidently while remaining fully compliant.…Commercially astute Legal Counsel and Compliance professional with over five years of progressive in-house and advisory experience spanning iGaming, technology licensing, and corporate law. Trusted legal partner to senior management and cross-functional teams, known for translating intricate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance. Demonstrated ability to build and lead legal functions from the ground up, manage high-volume contract portfolios, and drive regulatory compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional environments—enabling organizations to scale confidently while remaining fully compliant.

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Commercially astute Legal Counsel and Compliance professional with over five years of progressive in-house and advisory experience spanning iGaming, technology licensing, and corporate law. Trusted legal partner to senior management and cross-functional teams, known for translating intricate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance.

Demonstrated ability to build and lead legal functions from the ground up, manage high-volume contract portfolios, and drive regulatory compliance across complex multi-jurisdictional environments—enabling organizations to scale confidently while remaining fully compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Data Visualization

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Legal & Compliance Advisor (Contract) at Emerald Ace

August 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Served as primary legal point of contact for day-to-day commercial, operational, and regulatory matters. Led and managed the legal department by establishing workflows and legal operations practices to ensure consistent, high-quality legal output. Advised senior management and the Board on corporate governance, company structuring, and strategic legal risk management. Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted commercial contracts including software licensing and reselling agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with commercial terms, IP ownership provisions, and regulatory requirements. Oversaw client compliance onboarding with due diligence, KYC, and risk assessments for iGaming/gambling-related client portfolios. Advised on gambling regulatory compliance, including licensing, responsible gambling standards, AML/CTF obligations, and data protection requirements. Liaised with external counsel, regulators, and third-party service provider

Legal Counsel at Skill On Net Group

November 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Conducted legal research across employment law, contract law, GDPR, and sector-specific regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts including payment service provider (PSP) agreements, software licensing agreements, and NDAs. Managed end-to-end trademark portfolio: filed and prosecuted trademarks before the EUIPO, drafted opposition and association letters, and monitored IP matters. Oversaw KYC and due diligence documentation across multiple countries (Spain, USA, Malta, Denmark, Sweden, Mexico, Greece, Peru, Brazil) ensuring regulatory compliance and robust archiving. Managed Cyprus entity corporate matters via the Registrar of Companies, including share capital alterations, shareholder changes, and certificate renewals. Handled due diligence questionnaires and partner onboarding forms by coordinating with Finance, Compliance, and Project Management teams to ensure timely approvals.

Trainee Lawyer at Alexandros Economou LLC

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Focused on company law; drafted legal documents, maintained client records, and managed daily client correspondence.