Head of Legal to iGaming company in Malta

Posted 12 January 2022
LocationTa’ Xbiex
Discipline iGaming
Reference34814
Charlotte Kamlin

Job description

Position Purpose

Due to its success and evolving opportunities within the online gaming industry we are looking for a Head of Legal to manage the Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual who is ambitious and likes to work closely with senior management in a learning and development scenario. The role of Head of Legal is varied, and you will thrive in a fast paced and agile environment.

 Responsibilities

  • Managing the legal team.
  • Negotiating and managing the processing of agreements with 3rd parties.
  • Managing litigation with external counsel.
  • Managing DSARs and questions relating to GDPR.
  • Managing 3rd party KYC/DD requests.
  • Assisting with licensing applications.
  • Corporate compliance management including drafting resolutions, internal agreements etc.
  • Drafting board reports.
  • Researching laws, rulings & regulations for individuals and the businesses.
  • Working closely with the compliance and finance teams.

 Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience within a legal department - igaming or fin tech industry will be first preference.
  • Holder of a Law degree – specializing in Privacy law would be an advantage.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK, Maltese law and EU laws.
  • First class communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Smart, motivated candidate who is able to work under the high paced pressure of a progressive dynamic in-house legal department.

Further Information

We offer a friendly, dynamic work environment. We believe that our employees are our main asset and we make sure that we walk the talk. In addition to a competitive salary, we also provide daily lunch, regular team events, Comprehensive Health Insurance and other benefits. This position is based in Malta and we are looking to recruit as soon as possible.