Company Description
At Yggdrasil Gaming, we are known for transforming ideas into groundbreaking gaming experiences. With innovation at the heart of everything we do, we’ve built a reputation for creating some of the most iconic slots in the iGaming world. Recently, we’ve taken our vision even further, becoming one of the largest global aggregators and a leading technology company, redefining what’s possible in the industry.
Our success is driven by the exceptional people who bring our ideas to life. Over the past year, we’ve cultivated a culture where creativity, expertise, and ambition come together to achieve extraordinary results. At Yggdrasil, you’ll find a place where your talent can thrive and where you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
Join our team as a passionate Legal Counsel to lead and innovate within our Games Portfolio!
What You'll Do:
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Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts, including software licenses, distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, and other legal documents related to business operations.
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Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice on IP, data protection, commercial, and contract law matters.
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Day-to-Day Support: Work closely with various departments, offering daily legal support and collaborating on business goals.
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Project Involvement: Participate in diverse projects managed by or involving the Legal team.
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Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with developments in gambling regulations, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance with local laws.
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Training and Presentations: Deliver presentations and training to internal stakeholders to promote an understanding of contract importance and legal processes.
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Corporate Affairs: Assist with corporate affairs and ensure proper legal documentation.
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Process Improvement: Refine existing agreements and develop new templates or processes to help streamline the legal team’s workload while protecting against potential risks.
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Additional Support: Support any other tasks required to meet business needs.
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- Qualifications: University Law Degree (preferably from Malta) with 3-4 years of experience, either in-house or in private practice.
- Industry Knowledge: Background in the iGaming industry is beneficial, though experience in related fields is also welcome.
- Legal Skills: Demonstrable experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal agreements.
- Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge in employment, IP, data protection, corporate, and commercial law is an asset.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, approachable, and capable of effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical and Strategic: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks and recommend best-fit solutions.
- Self-Motivated: Proactive and self-driven with strong organizational and time-management abilities, able to prioritize under pressure.
Extra Points For:
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with tools like ClickUp, DocuSign, and Microsoft Office.
- iGaming Expertise: Additional experience in compliance and regulatory affairs within the gaming industry.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Existing connections with regulatory authorities such as the Malta Gaming Authority or other relevant bodies.
- Process Improvement: A track record of developing legal templates and processes to improve team efficiency
Additional Information
Perks & Benefits:
- Gym Membership: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with our fully sponsored gym membership — because health is wealth!
- Wolt Vouchers: Enjoy delicious meals delivered to your doorstep with monthly Wolt vouchers.
- Hybrid Working: Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working model.
- Leadership Development: Be one of the 25% of employees selected annually for our exclusive Leadership Development Program, offering targeted training and mentorship to boost your career.
- Private Healthcare: Access top-tier private healthcare services for you & your family.
Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us to bring your creativity and leadership to a dynamic and innovative team!
Encouragement to Apply:
We understand that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can deter amazing candidates from applying. Please apply anyway — we’d love to hear from you
Salary range for this position is 45,000-60,000 euros depending on experience, qualifications, location and education. This range is designed to reflect the market rate and company budget for this role.
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What We Do
Yggdrasil is a provider of superior online gaming solutions for igaming operators. The business was founded in 2013 and has since emerged as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. Yggdrasil operates a highly scalable business model and covers three product verticals: Casino Slots, Table Games and Bingo, in addition to the business verticals: Yggdrasil White Label Studios, YGS Masters and Yggdrasil Dragons. Since its inception, Yggdrasil has embarked on a solid growth trajectory enabled by a strong corporate culture focused on innovation, creativity, quality and technology leadership.
