Head of Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malta.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the company's legal function and serve as the main legal advisor to senior management and the broader business.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as operator, distribution, aggregation, supplier, NDA, and various B2B contracts.

• Assist commercial teams during negotiations of contracts.

• Provide guidance on iGaming regulatory and licensing issues across Malta and other pertinent jurisdictions.

• Stay updated on regulatory and legislative changes that may impact the company and its products.

• Oversee corporate legal matters, including corporate governance, board documentation, and agreements related to the company.

• Offer advice on intellectual property issues concerning games, software, brands, content, and company assets.

• Assist with data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance and contractual data protection obligations.

• Recognize and manage legal risks while delivering practical, commercially oriented advice.

• Develop and uphold legal templates, policies, processes, and contract management procedures.

• Collaborate with external legal counsel and specialized advisors.

• Support new market entries, partnerships, and strategic projects from a legal and regulatory standpoint.

• Work alongside Compliance, Finance, Commercial, Product, and senior leadership on matters requiring legal expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed attorney with relevant professional credentials.

• Proficient in both English and Maltese languages.

• Ideally possess over 5 years of legal experience.

• Strong familiarity with the iGaming industry.

• Experience with an iGaming B2B supplier, game provider, platform provider, or similar technology business is highly advantageous.

• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating intricate commercial contracts.

• Solid understanding of the regulatory landscape applicable to B2B iGaming suppliers.

• Knowledge of Malta's iGaming regulatory framework and familiarity with other major regulated markets.

• Experience in corporate law, intellectual property, data protection, and general commercial legal matters.

• A commercial mindset with the ability to offer practical advice.

• Comfortable working autonomously and managing the legal function within a one-person department.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Highly organized, pragmatic, and capable of handling multiple legal priorities concurrently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Other perks and benefits as outlined by the company.