Legal Officer (IP & Employment focus)

Job Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Legal Officer (Junior/Mid-level) to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will protect and support our business by handling intellectual property enforcement, researching Maltese employment regulations, and reviewing commercial agreements. This position offers a well-rounded mix of core legal work, brand protection, and essential paralegal/corporate administration within the fast-paced iGaming industry.

About Play North:

We are a diverse and fast-growing online casino operator active in regulated markets with offices based in Malta, Estonia and The Netherlands. You can now join our dynamic, capable and enthusiastic team. 

We are the people behind the global casino brands Pikakasino.com and Kansino.nl. We are licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and Kansspelautoriteit in The Netherlands. 

Due to the continued growth and success of our brands, we are now searching for more A class talents to join our mission to build the next iGaming giant.

Are you a self-motivated and dedicated person with an eye for detail? If you get kicks from new challenges in a top professional, yet easy-going and fun, work environment, then we are eager to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, identify, and take action against trademark and copyright violations, copycat websites, and phishing threats targeting our brands.
• Draft and issue Cease & Desist letters and DMCA takedown notices to unauthorized third parties.
• Assist with the registration, maintenance, and renewal of trademarks and domain names across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review affiliate and marketing activities to ensure compliance with our IP guidelines and prevent unauthorized use of company assets.
• Provide internal support, research, and guidance on Maltese employment regulations, ensuring HR policies and practices remain compliant.
• Review, edit, and draft standard commercial agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), service provider contracts, and affiliate agreements.
• Maintain, organize, and update electronic filing systems for legal documentation and corporate records.
• Maintain legal trackers and spreadsheets to monitor contract expiration dates and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory changes, iGaming laws, and new legislation as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal team, including: scanning, certifying due diligence documentation and scheduling team meetings.
• Draft meeting minutes, corporate resolutions, and internal legal memos.
• Assist the Legal team with report generation and delivery.
  

Requirements:

• Location: Must be based in Malta
• Core Knowledge: A solid understanding of, or a proven track record in, Intellectual Property Law and/or Maltese Employment Law
• Education: University degree in Law (LL.B./LL.M. or equivalent) and an active legal warrant/qualification to practice in any EU jurisdiction. 
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal role (in-house or law firm). Experience within the iGaming or tech sector is considered a strong asset.
• Languages: Fluency in professional written and spoken English is mandatory.

What we offer:

• A hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Brand new offices.
• Private parking.
• Private Health insurance.
• Wellness allowance up to €600 per year.
• Employee assistance program with Richmond Foundation.
• Birthday wishes with something special.
• Office lunches and daily nibbles such as fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
• Meal allowance.
• Lots of great company discounts.

"By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed by clicking here. Where you have not granted consent to retain your data in our talent pool, we will, in cases where the recruitment process did not lead to employment with Play North, retain your personal data for a period not exceeding six months in order to, among other things, enable us to manage potential disputes or store data about your talents for near future opportunities. Once this retention period has elapsed, your data will be deleted. You have a right to object to this additional 6 months-period of processing by explaining the reasons why we should not process your personal data to our Data Protection Officer at DPO@playnorth.com."