Legal Counsel.
Competitive Salary
Hybrid job
Professional Services industry
Europe, Malta
Job ref38192
Post DateNovember 21, 2025
A global iGaming business is growing and looking to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to work out of beautiful offices on Malta on a hybrid working basis. The role will be varied and include;
Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer:
- Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including technology, data rights, media and advertising, brand licensing & partnerships and software licensing & development contracts.
- Monitoring legal & regulatory developments affecting the International Business, advising stakeholders of such developments and supporting the delivery of any resulting operational change.
- Support with market launches and licence applications, both in Malta and internationally.
- Advising stakeholders on marketing and advertising compliance and the launch of new products.
- Providing legal advice on a wide range of legal matters.
- Serving as a key subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the International Business in relation to legal obligations.
- Working across the business to ensure joined-up thinking with group functions/stakeholders including IP, Disputes, Privacy, Compliance, CoSec, Tax, Finance and Business Development.
- Providing legal training to parts of the business where required and contributing to developing the team’s know-how and precedent bank.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in relation to a broad range of commercial contracts.
- Good understanding of gaming laws and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of commercial law.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to clearly explain complex principles in simple plain language.
- Demonstrate excellent commercial acumen and commercial awareness.
- Demonstrate an understanding of commercial realities/priorities of the business and able to give balanced views on risk, adapting approach for the “bigger picture” where necessary.
- Using comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently (with occasional guidance).
- Ability to be able to manage ambiguity and operate effectively even when a scenario is not certain or clear.
- Outstanding negotiation and diplomatic skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
- Solutions oriented – looking at business cases from a perspective of how they can be achieved.
- Manage complexity, making sense of complex, high volume information to effectively solve problems.
- Ability to effectively lead, guide and support others.
- Team player – always willing to go the extra mile to support others.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, global organization.
- 2-5 years PQE (or similar) ideally in private practice or in-house with a focus on technology / gambling / media / sports.
- Good understanding of the gambling regulatory framework in the UK (knowledge of regulatory frameworks of other territories is a plus).
- Understanding of GDPR and Privacy Laws.
Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer:
- Annual leave
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
- Company share scheme
- Volunteering days
- Home office allowance
- Wellness or Gym allowance
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A global iGaming business is growing and looking to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to work out of beautiful offices on Malta on a hybrid working basis. The role will be varied and include;
Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including technology, data rights, media and advertising, brand licensing & partnerships and software licensing & development contracts.
Monitoring legal & regulatory developments affecting the International Business, advising stakeholders of such developments and supporting the delivery of any resulting operational change.
Support with market launches and licence applications, both in Malta and internationally.
Advising stakeholders on marketing and advertising compliance and the launch of new products.
Providing legal advice on a wide range of legal matters.
Serving as a key subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the International Business in relation to legal obligations.
Working across the business to ensure joined-up thinking with group functions/stakeholders including IP, Disputes, Privacy, Compliance, CoSec, Tax, Finance and Business Development.
Providing legal training to parts of the business where required and contributing to developing the team’s know-how and precedent bank.
Requirements:
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in relation to a broad range of commercial contracts.
Good understanding of gaming laws and regulations.
Strong knowledge of commercial law.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to clearly explain complex principles in simple plain language.
Demonstrate excellent commercial acumen and commercial awareness.
Demonstrate an understanding of commercial realities/priorities of the business and able to give balanced views on risk, adapting approach for the “bigger picture” where necessary.
Using comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently (with occasional guidance).
Ability to be able to manage ambiguity and operate effectively even when a scenario is not certain or clear.
Professional & Personal Qualities:
Outstanding negotiation and diplomatic skills.
Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
Solutions oriented – looking at business cases from a perspective of how they can be achieved.
Manage complexity, making sense of complex, high volume information to effectively solve problems.
Ability to effectively lead, guide and support others.
Team player – always willing to go the extra mile to support others.
High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, global organization.
Experience:
2-5 years PQE (or similar) ideally in private practice or in-house with a focus on technology / gambling / media / sports.
Good understanding of the gambling regulatory framework in the UK (knowledge of regulatory frameworks of other territories is a plus).
Understanding of GDPR and Privacy Laws.
Benefits Available:
Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer:
Annual leave
Pension plan
Health insurance
Company share scheme
Volunteering days
Home office allowance
Wellness or Gym allowance
In return and excellent salary is available.
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Job Description:
As a Technical Compliance Manager you will oversee compliance with technical and system-based regulatory requirements across assigned markets. As an ideal candidate you are a proactive self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and taking ownership of assigned licences. This includes close collaboration with Product Teams to define regulatory requirements, managing certification processes, game and platform testing, RNG and reporting compliance, and ensuring adherence to technical standards and regulator integrations. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with solid experience in technical compliance, ideally across several regulated markets.
Responsibilities include:
Manage all technical compliance matters related to assigned licences (e.g., system certifications, RNG approvals, change management)
Oversee submissions to regulators and test labs for certification and approval processes
Ensure ongoing compliance with technical standards (e.g., UKGC RTS, MGA TS, DGA/SGA requirements, GGL ISTG, etc.)
Liaise with test labs to resolve technical compliance issues
Support internal teams with interpretation of technical requirements and integration obligations
Maintain documentation and evidence for audits and regulator inspections
Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Product, and Development teams to ensure full compliance across deployments
Monitor and implement updates to technical standards and reporting schemas
Own and manage the technical requirements for new licence launches (gap assessments, integrations, certifications, reporting set?up)
Experience Required:
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in technical compliance or regulatory technology roles within online gambling
Ideally a bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as law, finance, risk management, information technology or a similar discipline
In-depth knowledge of regulatory technical standards and certification processes
Experience liaising with test labs (e.g., GLI, eCOGRA, SIQ, BMM, etc.)
Proven experience leading the technical requirements for new licence launches (end?to?end planning and execution)
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage projects across multiple jurisdictions
Excellent communication and coordination abilities
Self-starter, proactively seeking out areas of non-compliance and driving solutions.
In return there is an attractive package on offer.
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Based in superb offices in Cyprus, the role will provide exposure to a wide range of licences.
Scope:
As a Regulatory Compliance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance matters across one or more licensed jurisdictions. You will take ownership of assigned licenses and regulatory relationships. This role includes ensuring adherence to applicable gambling regulations, conducting internal audits, preparing reports for regulators, and supporting operational teams.
Responsibilities include:
Lead regulatory compliance efforts for assigned jurisdictions (e.g., UKGC, MGA, SGA, DGA, DGOJ, GGL, AGCO, LOTBA, Brazil, Peru, etc.)
Ensure the company’s policies, procedures, and systems comply with local regulatory requirements
Manage communication with regulatory authorities, including licence applications, renewals, notifications, and complaints
Oversee periodic and ad-hoc reporting to regulators
Conduct and document internal audits and compliance reviews
Provide compliance guidance to internal departments (Marketing, Payments, Product, Operations, etc.)
Monitor new and updated regulations, identifying potential impacts and required changes
Coordinate with external advisors or consultants where necessary
Maintain internal documentation and evidence for audit readiness
Serve as the final editor and approver for high?level customer complaints and regulatory complaint submissions
Requirements:
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role within the online gambling industry
Ideally a bachelor's degree in a business-related field such as law, finance, risk management, or a similar discipline
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Excellent communication skills - strong presenting and report writing skills. Ability to exercise initiative, discretion, and judgement.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Experience dealing directly with regulators is a strong advantage
High-level of attention to detail, strong organisational and analytical skills
High ethical standards, methodical and diligent whilst keeping in mind the values and objectives of the organisation
In return, an attractive package is on offer.
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