Senior Corporate Lawyer (Relocation to Malta orThailand / iGaming)

Black Pen Recruitment; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks a qualified attorney with extensive experience to oversee compliance and legal aspects for South African wagering entities. The role demands expertise in gambling regulations and corporate law, along with strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include maintaining records, managing licences, drafting contracts, and handling disputes. This position is hybrid with an attractive relocation package to Malta or Thailand.

Benefits

Full accommodation

Flight tickets

Other relocation expenses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a corporate/commercial role within betting or a regulated sector.
• Expert knowledge of national and provincial gambling regulations.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or another local language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CIPC records and governance filings.
• Manage licence applications and renewals.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Guide finance on SARB approvals.
• Run legal due diligence for acquisitions.
• Oversee vendor and player disputes.
• Conduct annual governance training.

Skills

National Gambling Act expertise

Corporate/commercial experience

Fluency in English

Understanding of exchange-control rules

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 organisations 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 optimisation or future‑focused growth, our client delivers the clarity and capability needed to navigate change and lead with confidence.

Role Overview

Keep our client’s South‑African wagering entities fully licence‑compliant, financially efficient, and ready for growth across the continent.

Job Type

Full‑time / Permanent

Location

Either Malta or Thailand

Workplace

Hybrid

Relocation Package

(For Malta or Thailand : Full accommodation, Flight tickets + Other expenses)

Requirements

• Admitted attorney (South Africa qualified), 8 + years’ corporate / commercial track record in betting, fintech, or other regulated sector.
• Expert knowledge of National Gambling Act, provincial regulations, and SARB exchange‑control rules.
• Fluent English; Afrikaans or another local language strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Governance & filings Maintain flawless CIPC records, B‑BBEE certificates, UBO registers, and provincial‑board corporate returns.
• Licence management Lead new applications, renewals, share‑change approvals, and key‑person vetting with Gauteng, Western‑Cape, and other boards; brief the MLRO on any conditions attached.
• Commercial contracts Draft / drive negotiations for affiliate, data‑feed, sponsorship, and white‑label agreements; embed gambling‑act requirements and CPA provisions.
• Exchange‑control & tax Guide finance on SARB approvals for dividends, loans, and IP royalties; flag thin‑cap risks and withholding‑tax triggers.
• M&A / expansion Run legal due diligence for new African targets; manage data rooms, closing opinions, and post‑merger integrations.
• Dispute oversight Own vendor, player, and regulator disputes; instruct and manage litigation counsel under capped‑fee or AFA terms.
• Policy & training Roll out signing‑authority limits and director‑induction packs; run annual governance training for local leadership.