Head of Legal and Compliance

WA.Technology

Job Overview

Location

Malta

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Oversee and advise on all legal and compliance requirements across WA Technology, reporting directly to the Group’s CLCO.
• Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance on commercial, corporate, and operational matters aligned with the Group’s risk appetite.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and related legal documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop, maintain, and update legal templates, precedents, and internal legal documentation frameworks to standardize processes.
• Advise on key legal domains including online gaming, data protection, AML/CFT, intellectual property, IT, employment, corporate, commercial, and property law.
• Support the development and management of the Group’s intellectual property protection and licensing strategy.
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel and specialist advisors to ensure efficient and cost-effective legal support.
• Monitor global legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on WA Technology’s operations and compliance posture.
• Prepare legal updates, reports, and recommendations for senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures across multiple regulated markets.
• Maintain and update the Group’s risk register in collaboration with responsible stakeholders.
• Manage the Company’s regulatory license and software certification portfolio, including applications for new licenses and renewals.
• Establish and oversee compliance control systems, monitoring activities, and remediation actions to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Deliver compliance training programs to enhance awareness and ensure company-wide adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
• Liaise directly with regulators, external compliance advisors, and third-party service providers on licensing, audits, and enforcement matters.
• Monitor regulatory trends, enforcement actions, and industry best practices to proactively advise on required operational adjustments.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports and regulatory filings to authorities in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Apply a business-oriented, solutions-driven approach to legal and compliance challenges, balancing risk mitigation with operational efficiency.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in Jira, Google Suite, MS Office, and Claude AI or similar AI models to streamline legal and compliance workflows.
• Travel as required to support regional operations, regulatory engagements, and stakeholder meetings across global offices.
• Foster a collaborative, structured, and proactive culture within the legal and compliance function to support WA Technology’s rapid growth.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as an in-house Legal Counsel within the iGaming industry (preferably B2B) or a similarly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of gaming, corporate, commercial, employment, IT, AML/CFT, and IP laws and regulations
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts with third parties
• Experience managing regulatory licenses, certifications, and audit processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Advanced level of spoken and written English; proficiency in other languages is a plus
• Proficiency in Jira, Google Suite, MS Office, and Claude AI or similar AI models

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment with in-person collaboration and remote flexibility
• Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders in the iGaming sector
• Leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust
• Start-up feel within a fast-paced, growth-driven organization

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About WA.Technology

WA.Technology is a B2B provider of full-stack iGaming platform solutions, delivering modular software for sportsbook, casino, lottery, virtual games and affiliate management. The company licenses its technology to operators and media groups seeking turnkey or white-label online gambling offerings, handling regulatory compliance, payments, risk management and data analytics through cloud-native infrastructure.

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