The purpose of this role is to lead company’s legal function and oversee a diverse portfolio of gambling brands operating under several gambling licenses. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the company’s structure and operations remain compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
We are looking for a seasoned legal professional, specializing in Maltese law and MGA license regulations. The nature of the role requires you to be based in Malta.
Tasks
- Take the lead role in ensuring the company remains compliant with all relevant regulations, license requirements and certifications.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Advice on legal, regulatory, and commercial issues relating to the strategic development of the business.
- Manage and coordinate the legal team to ensure a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Work closely with Head of Compliance in obtaining and maintaining gaming and sports betting licenses from applicable state gaming regulatory agencies.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and advise the executive team on strategic responses.
- Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with all licensing and reporting obligations.
- Represent the company in regulatory discussions, hearings, and negotiations or other necessary legal matters. Lead and manage any litigation, arbitration, or dispute resolution proceedings.
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure all legal documents support the company’s objectives and are risk-appropriate.
- Proactively identify legal risks and implement policies to mitigate them.
- Develop and maintain internal compliance policies and legal procedures.
- Oversee the monitoring, approving, updating, and recording all gaming policies and procedures to ensure strict adherence to the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction in which we operate or seek for expansion.
- Stay up to date with legal, regulatory, and industry developments in gaming, betting, and related sectors.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of legal experience within iGaming industry. In-house experience is required
- University degree in Law with focus on Maltese law
- Demonstrated experience overseeing complex legal issues
- Leadership experience be a great advantage
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of gambling laws and regulations. Overall knowledge of regulations that apply to the casino and online gambling in general
- Outstanding negotiation, mediation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
- Proven ability to assess and manage legal and regulatory risk effectively
Benefits
- Competitive salary synonymous with skills and experience
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a developing organization
- Employment contract in Malta with the option to work fully remotely from Malta
- Private health insurance