Senior Legal Counsel

ABOUT NAPOLEON Napoleon is Belgium’s go-to entertainment brand, and we’re just getting started. For over 40 years, we’ve been creating moments that matter: the last-minute goal, the daily spin, the live race that has you on the edge of your seat. Today, we do that across Sports Betting, Online Casino, 18 gaming arcades and Napoleon Casino Knokke. We’re proudly Belgian and genuinely international. As part of Super, a technology and entertainment group active across 12 countries, we combine the energy of a local brand with the scale and ambition of a global player. That means real opportunities to grow, learn from brilliant teams across Europe, and make your mark on products used by millions. If you like moving fast, thinking big, and being part of a team that genuinely celebrates wins together, you’ll fit right in. SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL  As Senior Legal Counsel you'll be joining Napoleon's Legal Department, reporting directly to the Belgium Legal Director. This is a broad, hands-on role covering corporate, commercial, and regulatory law across all Napoleon business lines, with a particular focus on serving as the primary legal contact for the HR department on social and labor law matters. The work is varied and substantive: you'll translate complex legal frameworks into practical guidance that keeps the business moving in the right direction. WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES * Advise all lines of business across a wide range of legal areas including: gambling law, commercial law, contract law, labour law, and corporate law, acting as the go-to legal contact for the HR department and delivering practical, risk-assessed solutions within clear timeframes. * Draft and review agreements entered into by Napoleon, contributing to the standardisation of legal documentation across the business. * Manage Napoleon's real estate portfolio and licences, ensuring business continuity and the lawfulness of all related commercial and administrative aspects. * Coordinate and follow up on claims, disputes, and court cases to ensure Napoleon's interests are properly defended and safeguarded. * Monitor changes in existing legislation and new legal developments relevant to Napoleon, translating these into clear, actionable guidance for impacted business lines. * Build legal awareness across the organisation by delivering training, developing templates, and helping departments handle day-to-day matters more autonomously, without losing sight of applicable legal boundaries. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Master's degree in Law. * 5 to 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the legal fields relevant to this role (gambling, commercial, contract, corporate, or labour law). * Demonstrable ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and translate complex legal matters into clear, usable guidance. * Experience drafting, reviewing, and standardising a range of commercial agreements. * Familiarity with regulatory compliance and the ability to monitor and interpret legislative change. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Dutch and English. * Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail. * Comfortable working as part of a close-knit legal team whilst also engaging directly with stakeholders across the business. NICE TO HAVE * Experience in social and labour law. * Good working knowledge of French or any other language. WHAT WE OFFER * Flex your Rewards Plan (personalised compensation package with our Napoleon Flex Plan) * Medical / Health Insurance * Open Annual Leave * Employee Assistance Programme * Training & Learning Development * Competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits common in the Belgian market, including options for a company car or a mobility budget * Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance * A strong knowledge-sharing culture designed to help you kickstart your career Additional benefits vary by country and will be shared during the hiring process. READY TO PLAY? At Napoleon, we operate as a high-performing team. We hire and grow talent based on ability and potential, regardless of background and identity because we know diverse perspectives drive better performance.

ABOUT UPSUN (FORMERLY PLATFORM.SH)  Upsun is the cloud application platform humans and robots love. It is built for today’s hybrid teams, where AI agents write and test code and humans focus on solving the problems that really matter. Developers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams use Upsun to build, ship, and scale confidently without wrestling with backend infrastructure. We give you your time back. You get: * Predictable performance, even at scale * Secure, compliant environments by default  * Real-time observability and profiling built in * Cloning, configuration, and provisioning in seconds  * AI-ready features that plug directly into your stack The name says it all. "Up" means uptime, reliability, and acceleration. "Sun" reflects our follow-the-sun-support, a 24x7, globally distributed support team keeping the lights on while you rest. Our core belief is that software should power brighter solutions and greater innovation. Upsunners are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum. What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and cultures. We believe we can build anything together in an environment that frees you to do your best work. Our values:  🌿 We make a positive impact. ✨ We aim for the stars. 💚 We care for each other.  IMPACT OF A SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a practical, strategic, and collaborative partner working directly across our group companies with Product, Engineering, Sales, Pricing, Customer Success, and Marketing teams. You will be deeply embedded in the product and sales lifecycles, building legal compliance into the core architecture of our platform, navigating emerging AI frameworks, and unblocking complex and bespoke commercial deals. Your goal is to translate emerging regulations into clear, actionable business paths, and apply valuable legal expertise to the technical and commercial reality of how modern cloud applications are built and sold. In this role you will be part of our Legal team and reporting to the General Counsel. WHAT TO EXPECT * Embed compliance into the product lifecycle: Partner directly with Product and Engineering to review new platform features and documentation, advise on open-source software (OSS) and other vendor integrations, draft fit-for-purpose product terms and disclosures, and ensure continuous compliance with evolving technology sector laws. * Govern AI and emerging tech: Formulate clear legal frameworks for features utilizing AI/ML models—focusing on training data provenance, output liabilities, and compliance with the EU AI Act. You will also help monitor legal and regulatory changes and develop internal policies for responsible AI deployment. * Manage infrastructure, vendor, and partner risk: Review and negotiate complex upstream infrastructure contracts (IaaS), reseller agreements, EULAs, and AWS/Azure/GCP Marketplace agreements. You will also support broader corporate initiatives and help design and scale strategic partner programs. * Integrate data privacy and security: Collaborate with our DPO, Senior Data Privacy Counsel, and Security team to map data flows and embed global privacy requirements directly into the cloud architecture. * Accelerate go-to-market and legal enablement: Maintain and update customer-facing terms (ToS, SLAs, Acceptable Use Policy) and act as a trusted advisor to global sales teams during complex and bespoke enterprise negotiations. To drive efficiency, you will develop legal playbooks, templates, and training compliance processes for internal stakeholders. WHAT YOU BRING * Legal qualification: A Juris Doctor (JD, LLB, or equivalent) with active qualification to practice law in your jurisdiction. * Tech sector experience: 5 to 10+ years of post-qualification experience within a law firm or in-house legal department, specifically supporting SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or developer-facing platforms. * Technical familiarity: You do not need to write code, but you have a strong understanding of how cloud applications are built and deployed. You are comfortable discussing concepts like APIs, containerization, edge computing, merge/pull requests, and multi-tenant databases. * Drafting and negotiating: Experience drafting and negotiating all manner of contracts, including bespoke customer-facing contracts, partnership agreements and product terms. * Language proficiency: Highly proficient in both spoken and written English and French. * Execution and mindset: A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills. You value clarity over complex legal language and thrive when working both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. BONUS POINTS  * A technical background, such as a degree or prior professional experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering. * Specific prior in-house experience working within IaaS or PaaS architectures. WHERE WE HIRE At Upsun, remote work isn't just a trend - it's our foundation. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for over a decade. Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, and while we have team members in over 30 countries around the globe, we are currently focused on hiring for this role in France, Canada and Spain. Although we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries.  HOW WE HIRE We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance.    You can expect 4 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment.  1. 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition  2. 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (General Counsel) 3. 60 Minutes with Team (Senior Director, Professional Services & Senior Legal Counsel) 4. 45 Minutes with CFO  All roles require background checks. WHAT WE OFFER 💡 A product you can believe in - Join us in transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven making a positive impact as a proud B Corp. 🏆 An Award-Winning Workplace - We’ve been recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women. 🗣️ A culture that values your voice - Join a flexible, open, and inclusive work environment where your voice is encouraged, and your ideas shape our growth and evolution. 🌎 A global team - Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world, embracing different perspectives 🎉 Benefits and perks - Make the most of what matters to you > 🏝 Flexible PTO > > 🩺 Comprehensive healthcare coverage (UK, Canada, France, Spain, USA) > > 📈 Company stock options > > 🧠 Professional development budget > > 💻 Office equipment budget > > 💆‍♀️ Wellness budget > > 🧳 Annual team gatherings > > 🛜 Internet reimbursement > > 👶 Inclusive parental leave > > ✈️ Remote work travel program YOU BELONG HERE At Upsun, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, because they make us stronger as a team. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever path you've taken, you are welcome here. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, connect with others, and share your passion. If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. We're here to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience for you.