Senior Corporate Lawyer (Relocation to Malta orThailand / iGaming)

Black Pen Recruitment; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified South African attorney for a permanent role focused on ensuring compliance within the gaming industry across Africa. This hybrid position involves governance, licensing, and contract management and offers a comprehensive relocation package. Ideal candidates will have extensive legal experience and mastery of gambling regulations.

Benefits

Full accommodation

Flight tickets

Relocation expenses

Qualifications

• 8+ years corporate/commercial experience in betting, fintech, or regulated sectors.
• Expert knowledge of gambling laws and regulations.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans or another local language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate governance records and manage licences.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements ensuring legal compliance.
• Oversee dispute management and conduct governance training.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Contract negotiation

Dispute management

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 a 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: Full accommodation, flight tickets, and other expenses for Malta or Thailand

Requirements

• Admitted attorney (South Africa qualified), with 8+ years’ corporate/commercial experience in 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 another local language strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Governance & filings: Maintain accurate 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 relevant boards; brief the MLRO on any conditions
• Commercial contracts: Draft and negotiate agreements for affiliates, data feeds, sponsorships, and white-label products, ensuring compliance with gambling laws and CPA provisions
• Exchange-control & tax: Guide on SARB approvals for dividends, loans, and royalties; monitor risks related to thin capitalization and withholding taxes
• M&A / expansion: Conduct legal due diligence for new African targets; manage data rooms, closing opinions, and post-merger integration
• Dispute oversight: Manage vendor, player, and regulator disputes; instruct litigation counsel under capped or AFA terms
• Policy & training: Implement signing authority limits, director induction packs, and conduct governance training for local leadership