Legal and Compliance Manager Latam

Posted:
10/16/2024, 7:33:57 AM

Location(s):
RAP (Especial) Central, Colombia ⋅ Bogota Capital District - Municipality, RAP (Especial) Central, Colombia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

As a Legal and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination, development, and embedding of the legal and compliance framework in Latam. Join our Spanish/English-speaking team and make a difference in the world of online casinos!

 What you will do:

As a Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking Legal and Compliance Manager, you will work in the fields of compliance/AML/legal/audit and take care of the compliance to the Latam regulations. If this sounds like you, we believe you've found your next role, come join our growing team!

Your Squad:

Our team is all about good vibes and working together like a tight-knit crew. We create a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. So, if you've excelled in legal and compliance self-empowered-facing roles, we want you on our team! We're big on collaboration, celebrating wins, and helping each other grow.

Our Story:

We are a well-established tech startup, we pride ourselves on being early adopters, progressive in our approach and adaptable to the ever-changing technology landscape. Our core focus is in the online gaming space, building well-designed casino games, and sportsbooks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contractual drafting, reviewing and negotiating including: Non-disclosures agreements, software licenses & data processing agreements.
  • Using standard contract templates to prepare/agree other agreements (e.g. Service Terms and Conditions, subcontracts, consultancy, agency, and reseller • agreement).
  • Amendments to/extension of existing agreements.
  • Provide day to day legal advice on legal matters related to the operation of the Company.
  • Develop and communication of creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiation points.
  • Ensure the policies and delivery of work are accurately implemented and followed to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
  • Work closely (showing flexibility, strong communication skills and being a teammate) with the business verticals to ensure full support in launching new products/features/promotions in compliant manner.
  • Co-ordinate compliance in relation to products, strategies and operational processes and procedures, working with partners and management.
  • Support the development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
  • Provide support for the implementation of policies and controls.
  • Provide support on the monitoring of the license obligations and mandatory reports to the authorities.
  • Provide support on the AML monitoring and mandatory reports.
  • Monitor the regulator's requirements and liaise with the different departments to provide answers to the regulator.
  • Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses. • Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk.
  • Collaborate with external and internal auditors when needed.
  • Support on the implementation of plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
  • Train employees on regulations and industry practices. Address employee concerns or questions on compliance.
  • Support the Compliance team with the different processes to enhance the portfolio of games.
  • Support on the license application process.

Requirements Desirable skills:

  • Sports & online gambling knowledge advantageous;
  • Must be proficient in English and have excellent comms skills, both written and verbal.
  • Law Degree
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in legal/compliance/regulatory/auditing function.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams
  • Experience conducting investigations and/or auditing using computer systems.
  • Experience of working with regulators, external auditors, and inspectors.
  • Experience of interpreting and applying legislation or regulation within a company context.
  • Experience in compiling information for regulatory returns.
  • Motivated, hardworking, able to manage self and other tasks to meet required deadlines.
  • Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack, Air table & Intercom.

Benefits
Some of the perks of working for us:

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Team socials and ad-hoc get-togethers, and events for you to get involved in (if you wish).
  • Annual training and development budget.

And we have many more initiatives that we will be rolling out.