Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to oversee the legal function across a fast-paced international business. This position will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance, strengthening governance and compliance frameworks, supporting commercial initiatives and leading a team of legal professionals.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will ensure legal risks are effectively managed while enabling the business to achieve its long-term commercial objectives.

Location: Hybrid – Sliema

Responsibilities:

As a Head of Legal and Compliance, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal Leadership

• Lead and develop the in-house legal function, ensuring high-quality legal support across the business.

• Act as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership on corporate and commercial matters.

• Build a proactive legal strategy that supports business growth while mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Develop, review and maintain company policies, governance procedures and internal controls.

• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with applicable laws, regulations and internal standards.

• Strengthen legal governance across multiple jurisdictions and business entities.

• Support internal and external compliance reviews where required.

Risk Management

• Identify legal and regulatory risks affecting the business and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of enterprise risk management processes.

• Advise leadership during complex legal or regulatory matters.

• Provide regular updates to executive management regarding legal developments and potential exposures.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements and strategic transactions.

• Provide legal guidance relating to corporate structuring, intellectual property, taxation and cross-border operations.

• Assess legal implications of new business initiatives and expansion opportunities.

• Support dispute management and oversee external legal counsel where appropriate.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor, coach and develop members of the legal team.

• Promote collaboration across departments to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decision-making.

• Improve internal legal processes and drive operational efficiencies within the department.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer or legal professional with 7+ years' post-qualification experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience leading legal teams or managing senior legal functions.

• Previous exposure to multinational organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions within iGaming

• Strong understanding of:

  • Corporate law

  • Commercial contracts

  • Mergers & acquisitions

  • Intellectual property

  • Corporate governance

  • Risk management

• Demonstrated ability to balance commercial objectives with sound legal judgement.

• Experience working closely with executive leadership and influencing business decisions.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and commercial thinking

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• Confidence operating in a fast-moving, international environment

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work-from-home arrangement

• Private health insurance

• On-site parking provided

• Up to 60 days of remote work per year

• Annual wellness allowance