Legal Counsel

One of our start-up iGaming operator clients in Malta are growing their team and are looking for a
Legal Counsel. As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for ensuring that the company operates according to the highest ethical, legal, and compliance standards. The Legal Counsel will provide legal support and advice across various departments and group entities, reporting directly to the Group Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Director.

Responsibilities:

Ensure business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations,
internal policies, and procedures
Responsible for varied contractual reviews, negotiations, and drafting including: Software
licenses, Data Processing Agreements, Payment Services Contracts, Marketing Contracts,
Consulting Agreements, and general terms and conditions, amendments to/extension of
existing contractual arrangements and intragroup contracts
Handling various corporate matters such as share transfers, company incorporation, as
well as drafting/preparation of corporate documentation such as resolutions, MFSA forms,
minutes of board meetings, and ensuring group entities meet various company law

Monitoring, conducting research and advising on legal and regulatory developments in
relevant legal fields in various jurisdictions
Advising the organisation on appropriate intellectual property protection measures,
on commercial, as well as legal, aspects of transactions and negotiating with counterparty
legal, commercial, and procurement
Presentation of legal issues to management together with analysis, options, and

Lead any legal Due Diligence process with the support of the CFO and the Compliance

Assist the board in preparation of legal & compliance documentation, including KYC
documentation, internal and external, with relative constitutive documents for statutory,
legal, and regulatory purposes
Serve in liaison with the Compliance Director, for local and foreign regulators, and legal
bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies
Maintain a corporate business risk register and assessment in cooperation with the CEO CFO and Compliance Director.

Requirements:

A warranted Lawyer in Malta with legal work experience in the Commercial field
Good knowledge of corporate and commercial law; Gaming laws, employment, and data
protection law considered an asset
Excellent communication skills in English language
Able to work well independently
Great analytical skills

to be discussed