Head of Legal and Compliance (iGaming)

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São Paulo, BRA
In-Office
Senior level
HR Tech
The Role
Lead legal and compliance for a new iGaming operator in Brazil: ensure regulatory compliance and licensing, manage risk and governance, oversee contracts and litigation, liaise with regulators and external counsel, and build and train a legal/compliance team focused on AML, KYC, responsible gaming, and data protection.
Summary Generated by Built In

On behalf of our client, a new online betting and iGaming operator entering the Brazilian market, we are seeking an experienced Head of Legal and Compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in the iGaming industry (online casino or sports betting), along with a strong background in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can navigate Brazil’s evolving legal landscape while ensuring full compliance with national and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing the online  casino, betting, and iGaming industry in Brazil.
  • Stay up-to-date with legislative changes and regulatory developments affecting the business.
  • Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external legal advisors.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate legal and compliance risks.
  • Manage licensing and regulatory approvals required for the company’s operations.

Risk Management & Governance:

  • Identify and assess legal and compliance risks, proposing solutions to mitigate exposure.
  • Ensure corporate governance best practices are adhered to across all business units.
  • Oversee internal compliance audits and risk assessments.

Contracts & Commercial Agreements:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including partnerships, supplier agreements, and service contracts.
  • Provide legal support on corporate transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:

  • Handle disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
  • Develop strategies for managing legal claims and protecting the company’s interests.

Team Leadership & Training:

  • Lead and develop a legal and compliance team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters, including anti-money laundering (AML), responsible gaming, and data protection.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer (LL.B. or equivalent) with strong knowledge of Brazilian corporate and regulatory law.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to the online casino, betting, iGaming or  gaming industry.
  • Strong understanding of Brazilian iGaming regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
  • Experience in dealing with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AML, KYC, and responsible gaming regulations.
  • Knowledge of data protection laws (LGPD, GDPR, etc.).
  • International legal experience, particularly in the gaming sector.

Why Join This  Opportunity?

  •  Be the founding legal leader shaping the compliance framework from day one.
  • Play a strategic role in shaping the company’s legal and compliance framework.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Skills Required

  • Qualified lawyer (LL.B. or equivalent)
  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • Experience in the iGaming industry (online casino or sports betting)
  • Strong knowledge of Brazilian corporate and regulatory law
  • Strong understanding of Brazilian iGaming regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices
  • Experience dealing with government authorities and regulatory agencies
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with AML, KYC, and responsible gaming regulations
  • Knowledge of data protection laws (LGPD, GDPR)
  • International legal experience, particularly in the gaming sector
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The Company
Dubai
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Lestars Management Consultancy LLC has been incorporated in March 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a platform which seeks to become a real business partner that assist clients in pursuing Global Business Development. Since the founding of the firm, every consultant at M/s Lestars Management Consultancy LLC is striving to provide consulting services that makes us a “Real Business Partner” for our clients. We are one place for all business solutions. We assist business’s operations to provide a smooth working environment for obtaining the goals and objectives by using minimum and cost effective resources. No matters how difficult the challenge or how long the process to provide the best solution, we thoroughly examine our clients’ operations to enables them to achieve their goals, based on their extensive experience and knowledge accumulated through serving clients operating in every industrial sector. we deliver the best practice to each client, taking account of different culture aspects and business customs of each country. It is our policy to continue to work closely with each client with a sense of commitments on a long term basis to ensure that the best practice are integrated into its operations.

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