General Counsel - iGaming
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. JobMatchingPartner scores A on the Alion truth index.
A relatively young iGaming company with both operational brands and a platform is looking for a General Counsel to join their small Legal team as the most Senior in-house Lawyer. Currently around 50 members of staff, the Company is now entering a phase of growing and scaling.
The role spans cross the full spectrum of Legal: commercial & employment agreements, corporate governance, data protection, new markets and regulatory matters for various jurisdictions.
Role & Responsibilities
Take ownership and a Team Lead function for the Legal Team
Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements
Provide clear and practical legal advice to management on all legal matters, including corporate governance, board matters, company structures and internal policies
Support partnerships, investments, corporate transactions and the legal aspects of entering new markets
Advise on jurisdictional regulatory requirements (the company holds several licenses)
Work closely with the Head of Compliance, providing the legal perspective on AML, RG and other relevant queries
Take ownership of data protection and GDPR matters
Manage intellectual property matters across our brands, domains and commercial agreements
Education, Skills & Experience
Business Lawyer with a law degree from Sweden or Finland
Strong experience of working within iGaming, with a practical experience of working with the SGA and other European jurisdictions
You’re a native Swedish or Finnish speaker
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
Commercially minded
Work and personal ethics beyond reproach
Comfortable working closely with and guiding the management team
Hands-on and able to deliver on time, with top marks for accuracy
About this role
Salary around the €100K mark (negotiable) + bonus
Based in Sliema, Malta (not negotiable)
Able to travel between Sliema & Stockholm frequently
Office-first, hybrid flexibility
Wellness allowance and private health care
Regular social events and team activities
Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.
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