Hybrid In-house Counsel – Legal & Compliance, iGaming

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About the role

  • In-House Counsel providing legal and compliance support in iGaming B2B industry. Collaborating across teams to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial, corporate, operational, and regulatory matters in line with the Group’s risk appetite
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (commercial, service, employment, software, marketing, etc.)
  • Support corporate governance and strategic initiatives, including preparation of internal documentation where required
  • Advise on key areas such as gaming regulations, data protection, AML/CFT, IP, IT, employment, and commercial law
  • Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and internal documentation frameworks
  • Support IP protection and portfolio management, including trademark-related matters
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions and provide practical, business-focused guidance
  • Provide pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice across key regulatory areas (e.g. gaming, AML/CFT, marketing, consumer protection)
  • Support the development and maintenance of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
  • Assist with managing licences and certifications across multiple jurisdictions, including applications, audits, and renewals
  • Contribute to the Company’s risk register and broader risk management activities
  • Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends, advising on potential impact
  • Support compliance monitoring and remediation activities
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up
  • Assist with compliance reporting and regulatory submissions
  • Promote compliance awareness and best practices across the business

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an in-house Legal Counsel within the iGaming industry (preferably B2B) or a similarly regulated environment;
  • Strong knowledge of gaming, corporate, commercial, employment, IT, AML/CFT and IP laws and regulations;
  • Solid understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and requirements and due diligence processes for individuals and businesses;
  • Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments in regulated and regulating markets;
  • Proven experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial matters with third parties;
  • Experience handling claims, mediation proceedings, opposition proceedings and other regulatory and litigious actions;
  • Experience handling audits and exposure to licence application processes, certifications and audit processes;
  • Advanced level of spoken and written English;
  • Proficiency in Jira, Google Suite MS Office and Claude AI or similar models;
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset;
  • Business-oriented, with a collaborative and structured approach to problem-solving;
  • Willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup
  • Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders.
  • A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust.
  • Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues.
  • Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment.

Job title

In-house Counsel – Legal & Compliance, iGaming

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMalta

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