Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer

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I am looking to hire a Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer (Spain) to join my iGaming client's Barcelona office and play a key role in supporting the Group's legal, regulatory, and compliance activities in Spain. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Director and working closely with the Legal and Compliance Managers based in Malta, you will serve as the primary legal and compliance representative for Spain. You will take ownership of local legal, regulatory and compliance matters, helping to reduce reliance on external counsel while ensuring the Group remains compliant with all applicable Spanish legal and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys working autonomously in a fast-paced, international and highly regulated environment. Main Duties include; Legal & Commercial Support Provide day-to-day legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate and operational matters. Draft, and review a variety of commercial agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements and other legal documentation. Support internal stakeholders across multiple departments on legal and regulatory matters. Assist with corporate governance and company secretarial matters relating to Spanish entities. Manage and coordinate legal matters involving external counsel where required. Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for Spanish legal, regulatory and compliance matters. Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks, policies and procedures within Spain. Monitor regulatory developments and legislative changes impacting the Group's Spanish operations and provide practical guidance to relevant stakeholders. Liaise with the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) and other relevant authorities when required. Prepare, review and submit regulatory filings, notifications and reports through relevant regulatory portals. Support regulatory audits, inspections and information requests. Work closely with the Chief Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Director to strengthen the Group's compliance culture and regulatory governance. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure business initiatives are compliant and commercially sound. Support wider Group legal projects and initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal and compliance processes and documentation. Who are you? Qualified lawyer with a Law Degree and admission to a Spanish Bar Association. 5+ years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment. Strong knowledge of Spanish commercial, corporate and regulatory law. Previous experience interacting with the DGOJ and a solid understanding of the Spanish online gambling regulatory framework. Experience within the iGaming, betting, fintech, payments or another regulated industry would be highly advantageous. Ability to work independently and take ownership of legal and compliance matters. Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.