About the role
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – an in-house generalist who owns legal projects end-to-end, from framework design down to forms and filings and ensure that legal work is implemented effectively in day-to-day business operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
* Act as a legal generalist and key partner to internal teams – compliance, operations, finance, technology * Own regulatory implementation projects: internal policies, compliance frameworks (including DORA in Malta), ongoing regulatory reporting * Lead legal side of new market entry: entity setup, licensing, engagement with local regulators and consultants * Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including complex non-standard contracts in new markets * Advise on employment and HR matters across multiple legal entities, including labour law and employment-related contracts * Manage external counsels where specialist advice is needed
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
* Qualified lawyer, 7+ years of experience – in-house, law firm, or both * Experience in a regulated or licensed business is a strong plus * You handle a wide range of legal matters independently and to deadline * You enjoy long, process-heavy projects – the result is a clean, compliant operation, not a headline deal * Advanced user of modern AI tools; you use them daily * Clear communicator - you explain complex things simply
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
* Real ownership of your projects, short decision lines * Fully remote from anywhere in the world * Multiple jurisdictions, genuine variety of legal work * AI-native team, no outdated workflows * 40 paid days off, competitive compensation
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