Director of Legal & Compliance

Confidential

San Giljan permanent

Posted: May 7, 2026

Job Description

About JOI gaming

JOI gaming is a licensed operator in the regulated Dutch iGaming market, delivering safe and responsible gaming experiences. Operating under a license issued by the Kansspelautoriteit, JOI gaming combines strong local market expertise with an international operational footprint headquartered in Malta.

Role Overview

The Director of Legal & Compliance will be based in Malta and will lead all legal, regulatory, and compliance activities related to JOI gaming’s Dutch-licensed operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the Remote Gambling Act (Wet Kansspelen op Afstand), while embedding best-in-class compliance frameworks across the organization. The role requires close coordination between Malta-based teams and Dutch regulatory stakeholders, including the Kansspelautoriteit.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Leadership

Lead all legal activities from the Malta headquarters, supporting Dutch operations

Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team and board

Oversee contracts, partnerships, and disputes

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure ongoing compliance with Dutch iGaming regulations and license conditions

Maintain and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls

Monitor regulatory developments in the Netherlands and EU

Cross-Border Governance

Bridge Malta-based operations with Dutch regulatory requirements

Ensure effective implementation of compliance policies across all teams

Coordinate regulatory reporting and audits across jurisdictions

Risk Management & AML

Oversee AML/KYC frameworks in line with EU and Dutch standards

Conduct internal audits and ensure remediation of findings

Responsible Gaming & Player Protection

Ensure full adherence to responsible gaming obligations

Oversee policies linked to CRUKS and duty-of-care requirements

Drive a culture of player protection and ethical operations

Data Protection & Privacy

Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Oversee data privacy governance and incident management

Leadership

Lead a high-performing Legal & Compliance team in Malta

Act as a key advisor to senior leadership across departments

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Law (Dutch qualification strongly preferred)

10+ years of experience in legal/compliance roles within iGaming or other regulated sectors

Strong expertise in the Remote Gambling Act would be preferred

Experience operating in a cross-border (Malta–EU) regulatory environment

Deep understanding of AML, KYC, and GDPR

Leadership experience managing teams

Key Competencies

Ability to operate across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks

Strong stakeholder management (internal and external)

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability

High ethical standards and integrity

Additional Requirements

Must be based in Malta (or willing to relocate)

Ability to travel occasionally to the Netherlands

Fluency in English required; Dutch is highly desirable

Why Join JOI gaming?

Key leadership role in a regulated market

Opportunity to shape compliance strategy across borders

Work from Malta while influencing the Dutch iGaming market

Competitive salary and relocation support (if applicable)

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