Compliance/Legal Officer

Description
Our Client is today a market leader in browser based gaming software and well over 60 well known online operators use their products. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and all development is made in-house. The Company continues to grow and is now looking for an experienced Compliance/Legal Officer. This position is based in Malta within their Malta Offices.

Responsibility:
The Compliance/Legal Officer oversees compliance within the company, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns with regard to fulfilling laws and regulations related to the company's licenses but equally within the organization. In addition proactively monitors, assesses, reviews and reports to management and the organization as appropriate any upcoming gaming/gambling related regulatory changes on a worldwide basis. The position ensures that company, products, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company's standards of conduct.

Duties and responsibilities of the Compliance/Legal Officer can be divided into four areas:

Certification issues and proactive reviewing and overseeing that the company adheres to the rules and regulations within the jurisdictions where it is certified/ licensed.
Legal support - Assisting the sales team in the review and negotiation of agreements with suppliers and other contract negotiations.
HR and internal operations: Work with HR to set and follow up necessary internal policies and routines as required, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of a Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
Internal governing body which responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations. You will report to the Managing Director also based in Malta.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Law is required, however a Masters degree is preferred.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 years experience from a similar position, to include demonstrated leadership and pro activeness. We are looking for a driven individual with documented experience with compliance issues. Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.

Language:
Fluency in English, both oral and written.

Personal traits: Driven, service minded, self-motivated with a high degree of responsibility taking. It is important that you are able to adapt to changes (both regulatory and organizational).