Senior Corporate Lawyer (Relocation To Dubai / Malta / Thailand / Igaming)

Black Pen Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an admitted attorney to oversee corporate governance for a prominent client in the wagering sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking, fintech, or betting law. This role promises professional growth across African markets, with opportunities for relocation and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Relocation package including accommodation and flight tickets

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 8+ years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Fluency in English; Afrikaans or other local languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate governance records and oversee corporate compliance.
• Manage licensing applications, renewals, and approvals.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts ensuring legal compliance.
• Advise on tax and exchange-control matters.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the National Gambling Act

Corporate/commercial law

Fluent in English

Knowledge of provincial regulations

Knowledge of SARB exchange-control rules

Education

Admitted attorney (South Africa qualified)

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: Includes full accommodation, flight tickets, and other expenses for Dubai, 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 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: Advise 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 activities
• Dispute oversight: Manage disputes with vendors, players, and regulators; oversee litigation counsel within capped-fee or AFA arrangements
• Policy & training: Implement signing authority limits, director induction, and conduct governance training for local leadership