Legal & Risk Officer - Gaming, Betting, & Gambling

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Initiate international Full time

Are you a legal whiz with a passion for the iGaming industry? One of the biggest lotteries in the world is looking for a **Legal & Risk Officer** to join their team in **Johannesburg**. You’ll work closely with the company’s legal and compliance team to ensure that all business operations are conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You’ll need to be a fast learner, a critical thinker, and a team player with a passion for the gaming industry. Does this **job** sound like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading

Your key **job** responsibilities as the **Legal & Risk Officer** in **Johannesburg** will include:

- Regularly advising the Company Directors and the Head of Legal & Compliance on compliance issues and regulations - keeping them up to date regarding their obligations under legislation and challenging them when necessary
- Recognising gaps in existing processes or arising from new regulations and ensuring that the correct remedial actions are put in place to close these gaps
- Liaising with regulatory bodies, where necessary, in regard to the handling of escalated disputes, licensing, approvals and the like
- Handling employee and company licensing issues and other related compliance matters by ensuring all company and employee licences are up to date and renewals are submitted before deadlines
- Escalation of any significant compliance/non-compliance issues, i.e., irregular activities of players and/or potential issues in policies or systems to the Legal Advisor & Compliance Officer and Directors; leading investigations and remediation promptly and effectively
- Maintaining a solid understanding of regulatory developments internally and externally, in addition to evolving best practice in compliance control
- Implementing, monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, processes and best practices
- Interpreting legislation and formulating legal arguments for or against various gaming related proposals

Requirements for this **Legal & Risk Officer job** in **Johannesburg**:

- LLB Qualification
- Risk Qualifications will be an advantage
- Advanced MS Office & MS Excel
- Have a strong knowledge of the regulatory framework, guidelines and standards
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong, assertive and well organised
- Experience within the iGaming industry will be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to legal issues
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

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