Senior Legal and Compliance Director for Gaming Industry

4 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPECD (Pty) Ltd Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal and Compliance Director to join our team at SPECD (Pty) Ltd. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead our legal and compliance function in the gaming industry.

About the Role

As Senior Legal and Compliance Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across our business operations. You will collaborate closely with top management to deliver innovative legal solutions that mitigate risks tied to our strategic priorities and business initiatives.

You will oversee the formulation, development, and application of policies, procedures, standards, and partnerships linked to regulations and legislation. Your role will also involve leading the resolution of pre-claims to protect our company's reputation and legal standing.

Main Responsibilities
  • Partner with business executives and management across our operations to provide expert legal guidance on specialized and generalized areas of law and compliance.
  • Research and stay up-to-date with relevant legislation in corporate/commercial, e-commerce, and online gaming law, as well as leading practices in the field.
  • Align strategy plans and business practices with changes in legislative requirements, gaming board regulations, license commitments, and environmental imperatives.

In this pivotal role, 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. Additionally, you will navigate regulatory submissions, negotiate licensing conditions, and proactively assess Requests for Proposals and new legislation to ensure compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 8-10 years post articles qualification experience in a law firm or in-house. You should also have 3 years' experience in managing relationships with vendors. Experience in a regulatory field in a law firm or other regulated industry would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, estimated to be around R1,200,000 per annum. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and annual bonuses.

Key Skills and Qualities

The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of legislation and regulations around the gaming industry. They should also have strong contract management and negotiation skills, as well as experience in public speaking and audit protocols. A digital acumen and ability to apply business acumen and sound common sense to situations are essential. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to drive a culture of quality standards, ethics, and governance, are also required.



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