Bellota Labs — ClubWPT Gold
At Bellota Labs, we're a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold — a groundbreaking product featuring the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we're on a mission to set new standards in online gaming. We're seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner across the business, with deep expertise in iGaming and sweepstakes law. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants real ownership over complex, fast-moving legal work — not just a seat at the table.
Bellota Labs — ClubWPT Gold
At Bellota Labs, we're a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold — a groundbreaking product featuring the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we're on a mission to set new standards in online gaming. We're seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner across the business, with deep expertise in iGaming and sweepstakes law. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants real ownership over complex, fast-moving legal work — not just a seat at the table.
Bellota Labs — ClubWPT Gold At Bellota Labs, we're a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold — a groundbreaking product featuring the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we're on a mission to set new standards in online gaming. We're seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner across the business, with deep expertise in iGaming and sweepstakes law. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants real ownership over complex, fast-moving legal work — not just a seat at the table.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a legal advisor on sweepstakes compliance, gaming regulations, and general corporate promotional law across all jurisdictions we operate in.
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Partner closely with the Head of Legal to build out and scale the legal function as the company grows.
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Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, licensing deals, and partnership agreements.
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Provide practical, business-first guidance on gray areas of gaming law — helping the business move fast while staying within acceptable risk tolerance.
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Advise on employment law matters and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Monitor and interpret evolving state and federal gaming, sweepstakes, and consumer protection regulations, translating them into clear guidance for the business.
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Manage relationships with outside counsel and regulators where needed, and lead select matters independently.
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Support corporate governance, risk management, and day-to-day business operations.
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Review marketing, advertising, and promotional materials for legal and regulatory compliance.
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Help build out internal legal processes, templates, and playbooks as the team scales.
What We Are Looking For
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4+ years of experience in general business law, with meaningful focus on gaming, sweepstakes, media, entertainment, or tech startups.
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Direct experience in iGaming and/or sweepstakes law is stronglylaw strongly preferred.
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Background in a large law firmBig Law and/or in-house at a high-growth company; comfortable operating with startup speed and ambiguity.
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Strong track record in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
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A proactive, business-first mindset — comfortable making calls in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments.
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NOT a litigator — we're looking for a strategic legal partner and skilled negotiator, not trial experience.
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Highly independent and self-directed, capable of owning a wide range of legal matters with minimal oversight.
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Excited about flexible, remote work with significant responsibility and room to grow into broader legal leadership over time.
If you're excited to be part of a fast-growing team redefining the online gaming experience, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Bellota Labs and help shape the future of gaming innovation!
Requires 4+ years in general business law, expertise in iGaming or sweepstakes law, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and independent legal judgment.
Key Responsibilities
- advising compliance
- negotiating contracts
- monitoring regulations
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Redwood City, California, United States
- Salary: USD 200,000 – 230,000 / year
- Languages: English
About Bellota Labs
A fast-growing gaming startup developing online gaming experiences and sweepstakes products. — Industry: Media and Communications