Sliema, Malta
Legal Counsel
Job Description:
About the Opportunity
A well-established international business operating in the iGaming and technology space is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support its expanding operations. This is a dynamic in-house legal role offering exposure to diverse legal matters, cross-border activity, and strategic projects, including M&A.
Youll work closely with the Head of Legal Operations and wider business functions to manage legal risk, provide actionable legal advice, and ensure compliance across a fast-moving, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead on contract negotiations and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements:
- Game supplier contracts
- Payment service provider agreements
- Marketing agreements and NDAs
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to stakeholders across commercial, regulatory, privacy, and marketing areas.
- Support on regulatory compliance and local licensing requirements.
- Collaborate with external counsel on jurisdiction-specific legal issues, disputes, and licence applications.
- Conduct legal research and risk assessments across operational areas.
- Contribute to internal legal training and development of legal processes and resources.
- Support the management team on M&A transactions and corporate legal matters.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 3 years' PQE, ideally from a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
- Experience within iGaming, tech, or M&A is considered a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to handle commercial contracts independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international business environment.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
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A collaborative team player with the confidence to take initiative.
Salary Package:
€ 43,000.00 - 45,000.00 (Euro)