Junior Legal Counsel

Discipline: Compliance, Legal
Contact name: Francesca Buhagiar

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 14346
Published: over 3 years ago

The client is an established set up within the gaming industry.

The Junior Legal Counsel will be responsible for all legal matters including litigation, negotiations and all other legal matters as required by the Chief Legal & Enforcement Officer.Our client is seeking to recruit a Junior Legal Counsel, who will report to the Chief Legal and Enforcement Officer. 

Duties:

  • To support the Chief in providing legal advice to Chairperson, Board of Governors, Chief Executive Officer

  • To draft or review legal documents and conduct negotiations

  • To take a proactive role in ensuring that the company meets its obligations in terms of all applicable legislation, and corporate governance requirements;

  • To demonstrate a good understanding of Maltese and European legislation and provide the Chief with the required support regarding the interpretation of the assigned legal documents;

  • To conduct and plan legal research on multi-disciplined aspects of law;

  • To provide miscellaneous legal advice on various contractual and governmental obligations as directed or requested by senior management or other members of management;

  • To represent the company in any court cases as required and to assist the police force in criminal cases which are gaming related;

  • To tender advice with respect to the company's processes in the light of better regulation policies;

  • To represent the company in international fora including conferences, exposition centres as well as EU gaming related meetings;

  • To keep abreast with all international and local developments

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be in possession of a law degree and a valid warrant to practice as an Advocate in the Courts of Malta and Gozo;

  • Having previously worked or trained in other legal roles;

  • Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing Gaming in Malta shall be considered an asset;

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.

  • Thinks and acts strategically;

  • Takes ownership, actions and manage to meet deadlines.