Legal Counsel.
About the Company
An international iGaming company is growing and are keen to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to work on a hybrid basis on Malta in beautiful offices.
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified lawyer to assume responsibility for the legal function and to act as Key Function Holder for Legal matters in accordance with Malta Gaming Authority requirements.
Responsibilities
- Legal Oversight and Advice
- Provide legal advice to senior management on matters relating to the Malta Gaming Act, subsidiary legislation, and other applicable laws.
- Interpret legal and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the company’s activities and contractual arrangements.
- Support senior management in ensuring that business activities are structured in a legally sound manner.
- Regulatory and Licensing Support
- Support legal aspects of MGA licensing, renewals, and material change notifications.
- Assist with licensing and regulatory matters in other EU jurisdictions where applicable.
- Experience in handling or supporting gaming or regulated licenses in other EU jurisdictions is considered an advantage.
- Review and advise on regulatory communications and submissions from a legal perspective.
- Contractual and Corporate Matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier, platform, game provider, and payment related agreements.
- Oversee legal aspects of outsourcing arrangements and ensure alignment with MGA outsourcing requirements.
- Support corporate governance matters, including board documentation and resolutions.
- Company Secretary Responsibilities
- Act as Company Secretary of the licensee.
- Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and filings in accordance with Maltese company law.
- Support board and shareholder meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
- Ensure timely statutory filings and corporate compliance obligations are met.
- Risk Management and Dispute Handling
- Identify and advise on legal risks arising from operations, commercial arrangements, and regulatory developments.
- Support the handling of legal disputes, claims, and engagement with external legal counsel, where applicable.
- Ensure appropriate legal documentation and records are maintained.
- Coordination and Segregation of Duties
- Coordinate with Compliance, MLRO, Gaming Operations, and DPO functions to ensure legal alignment.
- Support internal stakeholders by providing legal input while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Malta or another EU jurisdiction.
- Minimum of two years post qualification experience in gaming.
- Working knowledge of the Malta Gaming Act and relevant EU regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting or managing licensing matters in other EU jurisdictions is an advantage.
- Experience acting as Company Secretary or supporting company secretarial functions is an advantage.
Required Skills
- Strong legal analysis and drafting skills.
- High level of integrity and professional judgment.
- Clear and concise communication skills in English.
- Ability to operate independently in a regulated environment.
Preferred Skills
- Must meet MGA fit and proper requirements for Key Function Holders.
- Subject to ongoing suitability assessments by the MGA.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Kerry Gillitt
Head of Practice - Professional Services
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