Head of Legal and Compliance

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Hospitality Industry has a vacancy available for a Head of Legal and Compliance. Salary: R1.2 million pa CTC depending on experience. Position is based in Sandton, Jhb.

POSITION INFO:

• The Head of Legal and Compliance will be responsible in the strategic delivery of the legal and compliance team and function.
• This will include partnering with top management to deliver legal solutions to mitigate risks relating to strategic priorities, business deals and practices.
• The role will oversee the preparation, review and delivery of business contracts across business functions, analysing of bids and proposals, project-based merger and acquisition (including disposals and winding down) due diligence and contractual drafting together with submissions to regulatory authorities; conclusion of conditions of licence subject to negotiation by business; identification and assessment of Requests for Proposals and proposed new legislation, ensuring that the specifications of binding agreements with customers, vendors, and business partners are legal, and leading the resolution of pre claims.
• In addition, the role will also have the dual responsibility of leading and managing processes and providing advice to business operations in achieving gaming compliance, FIC (anti-money laundering) and responsible gaming practices, and prescribed business practices against statutory and regulatory standards, within parameters established by internal policies and relevant laws.
• As the primary regulatory representative, the role is responsible for facilitating all regulatory authority interactions, developing internal regulatory policies, and monitoring internal practices to ensure all operations remain in compliance with regulations.
• The role will also provide guidance and support to the business regarding core regulatory compliance aspects and ensure that new product development (from inception to market) and services meets all regulatory requirements and standards in the business to support the Business Strategy.

• LLB Degree and Admitted as an Attorney
• Minimum 8-10 years post articles qualification experience in a law firm or in-house
• The above should also include 3 years’ experience in managing relationships with vendors
• Experience in a regulatory field in a law firm or other regulated industry would be advantageous
• Demonstrated analytical and effective decision making ability to prioritize and communicate with management to achieve business goals and footfall
• Key Gaming Licence (NGB)