Head of Legal and Compliance

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Specd Full time

Job Title: Head of Legal and Compliance

At Specd, we are seeking an experienced Head of Legal and Compliance to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our business operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

Job Context:

  • You will collaborate closely with top management to deliver innovative legal solutions that mitigate risks tied to our strategic priorities and business initiatives.
  • As the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will lead a skilled team in managing business contracts, analyzing bids and proposals, and overseeing the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and due diligence.
  • You will navigate regulatory submissions, negotiate licensing conditions, and proactively assess Requests for Proposals and new legislation to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business executives and business management across our operations to address specialized and generalized areas of law and compliance.
  • Lead the resolution of pre-claims to protect our company reputation and legal standing.
  • Research and keep up to date with relevant legislation in corporate/commercial, e-commerce, and online gaming law, as well as leading practice in the field.
  • Align strategy plans and business practice with changes in legislative requirements, gaming board regulations, license commitments, and environmental imperatives.
  • Deliver plans for an integrated legal, regulatory, and compliance system to support our business strategy aligned to regulatory requirements, gaming board regulations, license commitments, and environmental imperatives.

Requirements:

  • LLB Degree and Admitted as an Attorney.
  • Key Gaming License (NGB)
  • Minimum 8-10 years post-articles qualification experience in a law firm or in-house.
  • Experience in a regulatory field in a law firm or other regulated industry would be advantageous.

Competencies:

  • Advanced knowledge of Legislation and Regulations around the gaming industry.
  • Gaming Processes and Products.
  • FIC (anti-money laundering) principles and application.
  • Protection of Personal Information principles and application.
  • Anti-bribery and Corruption principles and application.

Package & Remuneration:

  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


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