Head of Legal & Compliance

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

Your mission

• Take full ownership of establishing structuring and leading the companys 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Whats in it for you

• 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.