Senior Corporate Lawyer (Relocation to Malta or Thailand/iGaming)

Black Pen Recruitment; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney to ensure compliance and governance within their South African wagering entities. This full-time role requires significant expertise in corporate law, particularly in regulated sectors like betting and fintech. The position is hybrid, with opportunities for relocation, and offers a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition.

Benefits

Relocation Package Including Full Accommodation

Flight Tickets

Other Relocation Expenses

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in corporate/commercial law within betting, fintech or other regulated sectors.
• Expert knowledge of the National Gambling Act and provincial regulations.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or other local languages are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure license compliance and financial efficiency across South African wagering entities.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements ensuring compliance with gambling laws.
• Manage legal risks related to exchange-control and taxation.

Skills

Corporate Law

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation

Fluency in English

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa qualified)

Job description

Our client believes in the power of Virtual Advancement, leveraging digital innovation and strategic foresight to help businesses excel in a rapidly evolving world. With a focus on agility and adaptability, they work alongside organizations to simplify complexity, enhance operations, and implement strategies that foster long-term success.

Their team partners with startups, SMEs, and large enterprises across various industries, enabling clients to harness technology, data, and strategic insight to gain sustainable competitive advantage. From expanding into new markets to building resilient financial roadmaps, our client serves as a trusted advisor committed to creating meaningful impact. Whether the goal is operational optimization or future-focused growth, our client delivers the clarity and capability needed to navigate change and lead with confidence.

Role Overview

Ensure our client’s South African wagering entities are fully license-compliant, financially efficient, and prepared for growth across the continent.

Job Type: Full-time/Permanent

Location: Malta or Thailand

Workplace: Hybrid

Relocation Package: Includes full accommodation, flight tickets, and other expenses for Malta or Thailand

Requirements

• Admitted attorney (South Africa qualified) with 8+ years’ experience in corporate/commercial law within betting, fintech, or other regulated sectors
• Expert knowledge of the National Gambling Act, provincial regulations, and SARB exchange-control rules
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or other local languages are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Governance & filings: Maintain accurate CIPC records, B-BBEE certificates, UBO registers, and provincial-board corporate returns
• Licence management: Lead applications, renewals, share-change approvals, and vetting processes with relevant boards; brief MLRO on conditions
• Commercial contracts: Draft and negotiate affiliate, data-feed, sponsorship, and white-label agreements, ensuring compliance with gambling laws and CPA provisions
• Exchange-control & tax: Advise on SARB approvals for dividends, loans, and royalties; monitor risks related to thin capitalization and withholding taxes
• M&A / expansion: Conduct legal due diligence on African targets; manage data rooms, closing opinions, and post-merger activities
• Dispute oversight: Manage disputes with vendors, players, and regulators; oversee litigation counsel under capped-fee or AFA arrangements
• Policy & training: Implement signing-authority policies, conduct director induction, and deliver governance training for local leadership