Regulatory Counsel - Malta

Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in regulation and looking to take the next step in your career in Malta? Our client is looking for a Regulatory Counsel to provide expert regulatory advice across multiple gambling jurisdictions and contribute to a fast-paced, international environment.

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of regulatory matters, from licensing and regulatory submissions to risk assessments, policy development, and strategic business initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders and regulators while benefiting from an attractive employee package, including private health insurance, wellness benefits, onsite activities, and relocation support to Malta where applicable.

About the company

Our client is an international company operating within the iGaming industry, focused on innovation, regulatory excellence, and delivering exceptional player experiences. The organization promotes a collaborative working environment built around passion, boldness, integrity, and continuous development.

What will you do?

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret regulatory developments across multiple gambling jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide clear and practical regulatory advice to stakeholders across product, marketing, payments, operations, and technology.
• Conduct legal research and regulatory analysis covering applicable laws, licence conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage regulatory queries independently and escalate complex or high-risk matters when appropriate.
• Lead regulatory impact assessments for new products, features, market entries, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify regulatory risks and contribute to appropriate risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance concerning AML/CFT, sanctions, responsible gambling, data protection, consumer protection, and other key regulatory areas.
• Manage gaming licence applications, regulatory submissions, reporting obligations, licences, approvals, and associated documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop relationships with regulators and competent authorities and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, inspections, enforcement actions, and information requests.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of regulatory policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Develop and deliver regulatory training and awareness materials to Compliance and operational teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and operational teams to ensure regulatory requirements are consistently understood and applied.
• Lead or contribute to regulatory workstreams within projects, change programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support junior members of the Regulatory team and contribute to the continuous improvement of regulatory processes.

Candidate profile

• Qualified lawyer with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• 3–4 years of post-qualification experience in regulatory, legal, or advisory roles, ideally within iGaming, fintech, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-jurisdictional gambling regulation and licensing, including licence applications and regulatory submissions.
• Experience providing independent regulatory advice to internal business stakeholders.
• Experience with AML/CFT, responsible gambling, and consumer protection regulatory requirements.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical, and commercially sound advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating regulatory matters to non-legal audiences.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Fluent English; proficiency in Danish, Finnish, or Swedish is considered an advantage.
• Commercially aware, solution-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of regulatory matters.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.

Employer offers

• Private health insurance.
• Wellness allowance of up to €300 per year.
• Fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch prepared daily onsite.
• Birthday leave.
• Company and team-building events.
• Relocation package to Malta, where applicable.
• Onsite wellbeing and social activities, including weekly yoga classes, occasional massage sessions, and monthly social gatherings.
• An international, collaborative environment with opportunities to develop deeper expertise in international gambling regulation.

About Malta

Malta offers an attractive Mediterranean lifestyle alongside a thriving international business and iGaming community. With its warm climate, English-speaking environment, coastal lifestyle, and multicultural workforce, the island provides an appealing setting for professionals looking to combine international career development with life abroad.

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