With more than 20 professionals Betting Connections Recruitment Solutions is Malta’s largest iGaming recruitment specialist. Our team of highly skilled recruitment and career consultants are dedicated to providing the best and most personalised service in the industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to fully understand the needs of both our clients and candidates alike, which we achieve through developing long term relationships and our extensive knowledge of both the iGaming industry and recruitment!
One of our iGaming client’s are hiring a Legal Counsel who will be work closely with management and various stakeholders to ensure the company is compliant with various regulations that impact the company’s operations together with ongoing analysis of all aspects relating licenses and all upcoming changes and other jurisdictions as required.
If you are seeking a varied legal role and you thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment, get in touch!
Requirements:
3+ years’ legal experience with a top law firm, holding similar responsibilities in the corporate / commercial sector
Some experience within the iGaming industry would be an asset
Experience dealing with regulators will be considered an asset
A master’s degree in law
Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal
Smart and motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Success driven and focused
Able to build and maintain excellent relationships both with internal and external stakeholders
Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise the drafting, negotiating, and reviewing process of commercial contracts (NDAs, service agreements, PSP agreements, consultancy agreements, marketing agreements) with a multi-jurisdictional scope, such as B2B and B2C including with suppliers and other business partners
Manage pre-litigation and litigation cases involving iGaming customers and 3rd party providers on multiple jurisdictions and at the occurrence liaise with external Attorneys
Handle and manage corporate matters involving the company group, such as restructuring, increasing and transferring of Shares (M&A)
Manage and supervise the entire Due Diligence process (KYC/KYB) the company is subject to, need to establish and maintain the business relationships with 3rd party providers, financial institutions, regulators and clients
Manage and monitor the Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) process and work closely with the company DPO on advising the business on GDPR related matters
Advise and cooperate with other departments regarding contract issues, player disputes, and the management of projects on different areas of the business
Manage projects involving the legal team such as Contract lifecycle management (CLM), improvement of communication channels, tasks and activities reporting, legal expenses monitoring, drafting and presentations of internal policies and procedures needed to grant and constantly enhance the functioning of the legal department
Closely cooperate with the compliance team when making applications to relevant regulators, license and compliance reporting and auditing
Constantly monitor National, European, and International legal and regulatory developments related to the Gambling industry and other affiliated sectors
Support and report to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
to be discussed