Junior Legal Counsel

Location: Hybrid - Mrieħel, Malta or Remote from Europe
Reporting to: Head of Legal

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, marketing agreements, IOs, NDAs and internal contracts;
• Using standard contract templates to prepare/agree to other agreements (e.g., Service Terms and Conditions, subcontracts, consultancy and agency, and reseller agreement).
• Checking terms of standard agreements against Company policy and terms of standard forms. Amendments to/extension of existing agreements.
• Management of renewal/extension dates and related negotiation timetable.
• Provide legal support on a variety of applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and liaising with financial institutions as needed.
• Presentation of legal issues to the Head of Legal together with analysis, options, and recommendations.
• Preparation of ongoing Due Diligence requests.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and compliance related to business transactions.
• Assist with corporate matters, regulatory filings, and risk management policies.
• Work closely with internal departments, including finance, commercial, and operations teams, to ensure legal and commercial alignment.
• Conduct focused legal research on a variety of topics critical to business operations, including marketing regulations, intellectual property matters and terms and conditions issues.
• Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required.

What You Bring

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
•  2 to 4 years of relevant legal experience gained at a law firm or within an in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business models (B2C & B2B) and provide practical, risk-balanced legal advice that aligns with commercial goals.
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with different teams.
• Experience gained within the technology sector or other fast-paced industries. 
• A proactive, commercial mindset with the ability to identify legal risks while simultaneously supporting and enabling business objectives.

Nice to have 

• Previous exposure to the iGaming/Online Gambling industry, including a basic understanding of global regulatory landscapes, particularly the critical jurisdictions (Curacao, Tobique, Kanawake, etc).
• Experience with JIRA for issue tracking, project management and reporting.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to make a tangible impact in a rapidly growing, global company.
• A culture that rewards ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
• 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.
  • 28 days of paid time off and public holidays as per country of residency.