Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.
The LATAM Legal & Compliance Specialist will oversee all compliance-related activities for the company's Brazilian and LATAM entities, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, licensing and certification conditions, and internal policies.
This role includes the execution of operational routine tasks, managing audits, ensuring effective record-keeping, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risks. The specialist will report to the Brazilian Legal & Compliance Director, the LATAM Finance Director, and the LATAM Country Managers.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, oversee, review, and maintain corporate policies and procedures to comply with current laws and regulations, liaising with internal areas to ensure alignment with the product;
- Execute and manage legal & compliance routine tasks across Brazilian and LATAM entities under supervision;
- Ensure compliance with customer due diligence, suspicious transaction reporting, and record-keeping as outlined in applicable laws and regulations;
- Serve as the main point of contact and coordinate with internal teams to fulfill compliance and regulatory requirements and deadlines effectively;
- Provide support as a counselor when necessary in reviewing agreements, general advising, and handling administrative and judicial litigations with external third-party providers;
- Ensure compliance with advertising standards to prevent misleading marketing, renewal of licenses and processes, self-exclusion policies, and provide reports whenever necessary;
- Develop and deliver tailored training programs on compliance matters for company employees related to LATAM countries.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, with over 5 years of post-qualification experience. Active OAB registry.
- Previous experience in the iGaming industry would be beneficial (betting regulations and best practices, including ordinances enacted by regulators);
- Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures;
- Familiarity with compliance audit processes and reporting;
- Excellent organizational, record-keeping, and analytical skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders;
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines;
- Fluency in English, Portuguese, and Spanish is required.
Benefits:
- Quarterly bonuses
- Flexible working hours
- Top-of-the-line equipment
- Referral bonuses
- 30 days paid annual leave
- Annual company retreat
- Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organization
- Impactful roles within a small, focused team
- Stability and security offered by a successful, globally established business
Our Mission:
To be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.
Operating Principles:
- Create Value for Users
- Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty
- Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation
- Be Responsible
- Preserve Integrity & Honesty
- Respect Confidentiality & Privacy
- Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability
- Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Working at Sporty:
Sporty promotes a high-performance, results-oriented culture, trusting employees to manage their own hours while supporting collaboration through stand-ups and team interactions. The company combines the security of a structured, established organization with the agility of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, focusing on building the best platform of its kind, and takes excellent care of its team members.