Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance – iGaming

WA.Technology

Senior Counsel providing legal advice and compliance support for WA Technology’s iGaming solutions. Involved in contract negotiations and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMalta • 🇲🇹 MaltaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal advice on commercial, corporate, operational, and regulatory matters in line with the Group’s risk appetite
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements (commercial, service, employment, software, marketing, etc.)
Support corporate governance and strategic initiatives, including preparation of internal documentation where required
Advise on key areas such as gaming regulations, data protection, AML/CFT, IP, IT, employment, and commercial law
Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and internal documentation frameworks
Support IP protection and portfolio management, including trademark-related matters
Monitor legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions and provide practical, business-focused guidance
Provide pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice across key regulatory areas (e.g. gaming, AML/CFT, marketing, consumer protection)
Support the development and maintenance of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Assist with managing licences and certifications across multiple jurisdictions, including applications, audits, and renewals
Contribute to the Company’s risk register and broader risk management activities
Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends, advising on potential impact
Support compliance monitoring and remediation activities
Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up
Assist with compliance reporting and regulatory submissions
Promote compliance awareness and best practices across the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an in-house Legal Counsel within the iGaming industry (preferably B2B) or a similarly regulated environment;
Strong knowledge of gaming, corporate, commercial, employment, IT, AML/CFT and IP laws and regulations;
Solid understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and requirements and due diligence processes for individuals and businesses;
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments in regulated and regulating markets;
Proven experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial matters with third parties;
Experience handling claims, mediation proceedings, opposition proceedings and other regulatory and litigious actions;
Experience handling audits and exposure to licence application processes, certifications and audit processes;
Advanced level of spoken and written English;
Proficiency in Jira, Google Suite MS Office and Claude AI or similar models;
Fluency using AI tools
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset;
Business-oriented, with a collaborative and structured approach to problem-solving;
Willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup
Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders.
A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust.
Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues.
Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationcompliance frameworksAML/CFT regulationsdata protection lawsintellectual property lawcorporate governancerisk managementregulatory compliancelitigation

Soft Skills

attention to detailproactive mindsetcollaborative problem-solvingbusiness-oriented approachstrong communication skillssolutions-oriented mindsetorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

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