Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

A valid law degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience with substantial hands-on involvement in the iGaming industry.
Deep understanding of global gaming laws, regulations, and offshore regulatory frameworks (mandatory).
Proven ability to build, mentor, and manage legal teams across multi-jurisdictional matters.

Take full ownership of establishing, structuring, and leading the company’s internal legal department; serve as a key advisor to the co-founders and executive team on corporate strategy, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks; develop and implement robust internal policies and procedures to safeguard the business.
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and ensure licensing and reporting requirements are met, with a focus on Curacao, Anjouan, and Tobique.
Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of all commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and critical legal documents; manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings; collaborate with external law firms as needed.

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Malta (3 days per week in office) or Remote from Europe
Reporting to Co-Founders

Take full ownership of establishing, structuring, and leading the company’s internal legal department.
Serve as a key advisor to the co-founders and executive team on corporate strategy, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks. Develop and implement robust internal policies and procedures to safeguard the business.
Manage relationships with key regulatory bodies and ensure all licensing and reporting requirements are strictly met, with a primary focus on jurisdictions including Curacao, Anjouan, and Tobique.
Ensure comprehensive compliance with all relevant international laws, regulations, and iGaming industry standards.
Track and analyze changes in global gaming legislation, providing actionable guidance to the business on potential impacts.
Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of all commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and critical legal documents, ensuring they are legally sound and aligned with our best interests.
Manage and oversee any litigation, arbitration, regulatory hearings, or alternative dispute resolution processes involving the company.
Select, manage, and collaborate effectively with external law firms globally to develop cost-effective strategies for minimizing legal risks.

A valid law degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, featuring substantial, hands-on involvement in the iGaming industry.
Deep, practical understanding of global gaming laws, regulations, and compliance standards - specifically extensive experience with offshore regulatory frameworks (mandatory).
Proven ability to build, mentor, and manage legal teams while overseeing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically, balance business needs with legal risks, and make highly informed decisions.
Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation abilities; capable of translating complex legal jargon into clear, actionable business advice.
An uncompromising level of professional integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

The chance to make a tangible impact in a rapidly growing, already successful start-up.
A culture that rewards ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
28 days paid time off & public holidays if working remotely.
Comprehensive benefits package for Malta-based employees, including:
- Private health insurance, wellness allowance, and communication allowance.
- Healthy lunch on Wednesdays, Social Fridays, and Summer & Christmas events.
- Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses.
- Extended second-parent leave policy.
- Private parking space.