Senior In-house Legal Counsel

At Deriv, we are redefining the future of online trading through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on doing things the right way. As Senior In-house Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to excellence, shaping how we navigate a complex, rapidly evolving fintech landscape. This is your opportunity to minimise legal risk, ensure compliance across global markets, and have a direct impact on the direction of our business by leveraging advanced legal technology and automation.

You will collaborate across functions, take ownership of high-impact projects, and become an integral voice in strategic decision-making. Your expertise will help us build robust legal frameworks, develop forward-thinking policies, and empower teams to make confident, business-aligned decisions. Here, your work will not just protect our business—it will drive our growth and help shape the way millions of people interact with financial markets.

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Your challenges:

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of complex, high-risk legal matters and projects, ensuring alignment with Deriv’s legal risk framework, business growth objectives, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies and best practices related to contract governance, negotiation, and regulatory compliance; contribute proactively to the evolution of company policies in response to legislative, industry, or technological developments.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, prepare detailed mitigation strategies for key business challenges, and support the development and delivery of significant business projects by providing actionable, data-driven legal advice.
• Drive automation and process efficiency by integrating legal technology and AI tools into workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and continuously seeking opportunities to streamline contract management, legal research, and reporting processes.
• Lead initiatives to elevate company-wide awareness of legal and regulatory developments, delivering training, updates, and guidance to internal stakeholders to enable proactive, business-aligned decision-making.

Requirements:

• Hold a university degree in law or a relevant field.
• Bring 6\+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory developments in the fintech industry.
• Are skilled at conducting nuanced risk assessments and offering data-oriented legal guidance.
• Have deep expertise in complex technological and financial systems and their intersection with the law.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, excelling at managing multiple priorities.
• Approach challenges with a can-do attitude and a drive for continual learning and professional growth.
• Think strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly in spoken and written English, to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Company culture:

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities
• Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.

You'll be based at our modern Birkirkara office in the heart of Malta, a strategic Mediterranean hub for Deriv's European operations. Our Malta office plays a crucial role in developing innovative trading solutions for our global client base. You'll join a close-knit team that values work-life balance and professional development, with regular social events and collaborative projects. Our welcoming office environment encourages both focused work and team interaction, reflecting Malta's blend of professionalism and Mediterranean warmth. Join our dynamic team in this thriving European business centre, where you'll contribute to Deriv's mission whilst enjoying the perfect blend of professional opportunities and coastal lifestyle.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, find out more about life at Deriv here.