Legal Counsel
Yellow Social Interactive
Posted: May 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking an exceptional, talented individual to join our dynamic team in Malta. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in legal affairs, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills
Job Description
About YSI
Yellow Social Interactive is a dynamic and innovative leader in the social gaming industry, dedicated to creating engaging and interactive experiences across various platforms. Our commitment to excellence and creativity sets us apart in the market.
We seek exceptional, talented individuals who aim for excellence. With offices in Gibraltar, Antigua, and bases in Malta and the Philippines, plus a global remote team, we welcome motivated people capable of building and scaling business functions.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a proactive, compliance focused and commercially adept Legal Counsel, with at least 3-4 years of post-qualification experience to support our legal and regulatory needs. The role will involve advising the team on a wide range of legal matters, ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. All this while supporting the business teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Areas of Responsibility
Commercial & Contractual
• Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, licensing, data protection, payments and service agreements;
• Helping in improving and development of legal templates, legal processes and procedures;
Dispute Resolution
• Support the management of disputes, claims, litigation cases;
Compliance and Regulatory
• Monitor and advise on regulatory requirements to the business, supporting compliant policy developments;
• Advising on areas such as IP protection, tax, employment law, commercial law, and consumer protection law.
• Advisory to Business
• Providing practical, risk-based legal advice to internal stakeholders across departments;
• Identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies to support informed decision-making;
• Working closely with data protection, AML, fraud and risk, finance, product and operations teams on day-to-day legal matters;
Corporate governance matters
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including board documentation, resolutions;
• Support corporate structuring across jurisdictions;
Requirements
• Masters's Degree in law
• At least 3-4 years of experience as legal counsel, with exposure to the igaming industry.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, with different regulatory regimes.
• Knowledge about privacy laws, applicable in the EU, Gibraltar and US would be a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and pragmatic legal advice
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commercially aware, with a business-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional team
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Performance Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Join our team and contribute to creating a vibrant and supportive social gaming community! If you are a proactive and player-focused professional, apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional player experiences.