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

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified attorney with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law to ensure compliance for clients in regulated sectors like betting. This role requires a thorough understanding of the National Gambling Act and the ability to manage governance, licensing, and complex commercial contracts. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and includes a relocation package for potential opportunities in Dubai, Malta, or Thailand.

Benefits

Relocation Package for Dubai, Malta, or Thailand

Full accommodation and flight tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Qualified attorney with expertise in regulated sectors like betting and fintech.
• Fluency in English and local languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance & filings including CIPC records and B-BBEE certificates.
• Manage licensing applications, renewals, and related compliance processes.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Corporate/Commercial Experience

Expert Knowledge of National Gambling Act

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Provincial Regulations

Knowledge of SARB Exchange-Control Rules

Education

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

Role Overview

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

Job Type: Full-time/Permanent

Location: South Africa, Dubai, Malta, or Thailand

Workplace: Hybrid

Relocation Package: For Dubai, Malta, or Thailand: Full accommodation, flight tickets, and other expenses

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 other local languages 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 agreements including affiliate, data-feed, sponsorship, and white-label contracts, ensuring compliance with gambling laws and CPA provisions
• Exchange-control & tax: Guide finance on SARB approvals for dividends, loans, and royalties; monitor risks related to thin-cap and withholding taxes
• M&A / expansion: Conduct legal due diligence for African targets; manage data rooms, closing opinions, and post-merger processes
• Dispute oversight: Manage disputes involving vendors, players, and regulators; coordinate with litigation counsel under cap or AFA agreements
• Policy & training: Implement signing-authority protocols and director induction; conduct governance training for local leadership