Senior Legal Counsel

Regulatory Legal Counsel Location - Malta or UK- Hybrid

I am supporting a reputable iGamingbusiness who are looking for a Regulatory Legal Counsel to support in various areas within the legal space, including:

• Providing expert advice on specific and complex gaming matters in countries of interest.
• Preparedness to build an in-depth knowledge of online gaming regulations and developments relevant to the activities of Kambi and its existing and potential clients
• Drafting of legal and regulatory analyses and risk assessments.
• Facilitating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Preparing regulatory, licensing and compliance documents.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with national and international regulatory authorities.
• Producing simple and actionable interpretations of the rules applicable for each business unit.
• Ability to analyse regulatory issues and provide succinct solutions during discussion at Board/Exec level.
• Excellent soft skills for management of in house teams; recognition of individual drivers of performance and ability to motivate, inspire and lead; skilled in mentoring and coaching juniors to up-skill and cross-skill teams.
• Taking the lead as Project Manager for regulatory projects from beginning to end, as well as implementing a compliance project.
• Producing and reviewing regular reporting submitted by/to gaming authorities.
• Carrying out projects related to the regulatory scope (Sports Ethics, Responsible Gaming, Anti-Money-Laundering, data protection).
• Managing external law firms and ensuring firms comply with pre-agreed fee estimates.
• Providing legal training to trainees and internal stakeholders.
• Coaching, supervising and motivate junior members of the Legal team.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contractual agreements

Qualifications and skills required:

• Qualified Solicitor (5-6 Years PQE).
• Experience dealing directly with regulators.
• Ability to work on various projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of initiative, pragmatism and common sense.
• Curiosity with a keenness to innovate, improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Inspire respect and confidence with internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail.

Location: London, United Kingdom or Malta