Legal Compliance Associate (iGaming)

Lestars Management Consultancy LLC; United States; Remote; MXN 771,000 - 1,249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

International environment

Career development

Job summary

Lestars Management Consultancy LLC, on behalf of a dynamic iGaming client, seeks an experienced Legal and Compliance Associate to manage cross-border licensing, contract review, and AML/KYC documentation. The role covers multi-jurisdictional license applications, regulatory research, and client training across North America, Latin America, and Europe, with remote work available.

Fluency in English and Spanish is essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in legal/compliance in iGaming, online gaming, or FinTech.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Mandarin a plus.
• Experience with AML/KYC and cross-border licensing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• License applications and documentation across jurisdictions.
• Legal research on gaming laws and data protection.
• Draft/review cross-border commercial agreements; respond to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

On behalf of our client, a dynamic iGaming company, we are seeking an experienced Legal and Compliance Associate (iGaming).

Our client is a consultancy group specialising in regulatory affairs and licensing across the online entertainment (iGaming) sector. The business supports a portfolio of platform operators in obtaining, maintaining, and expanding licensed operations across multiple international jurisdictions.

The Legal and Compliance Associate will provide hands‑on legal and compliance support across a multi‑jurisdictional portfolio covering iGaming license applications, commercial contract drafting and review, AML/KYC compliance documentation, consumer dispute management, and cross‑border corporate structuring. The role supports a multi‑entity group with operations and licensing activities spanning multiple regions including North America, Latin America and Europe.

This is a remote position. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing a high volume and wide variety of concurrent legal tasks, working closely with external counsel in different jurisdictions, and producing well‑structured written work to a consistent standard. Strong written and spoken English and Spanish is essential. Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

License Application and Documentation

• Research and compile legal and regulatory requirements for iGaming license applications across different jurisdictions.
• Prepare and organize required documentation for license applications, including corporate documents, due diligence materials, and financial reports.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to track the progress of applications, respond to queries, and ensure timely submission.

Legal Research & Analysis

• Conduct legal research on gaming laws, data protection requirements, and industry best practices in various jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and redline a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, NDAs, insertion orders, service agreements, loan agreements, licensing arrangements, and other instruments arising from the group's iGaming and consultancy operations, with attention to cross‑jurisdictional enforceability and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions; support responses to regulatory inquiries, consumer disputes, and administrative proceedings; prepare AML/KYC compliance documentation and narratives for submission to regulators, notaries, financial institutions, and licensing authorities across applicable jurisdictions.

General Legal Support

• Provide training or guidance to internal teams on regulatory requirements and compliance processes.
• Help clients understand their obligations under specific licenses and jurisdictions.
• Support senior legal counsel on substantive tasks including corporate structuring and incorporation across multiple jurisdictions, preparation of KYC/AML onboarding documentation for banking and regulatory purposes, management of share transfer and corporate resolution documents, and coordination of apostille and notarisation requirements.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in law.
• Relevant Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or paralegal role in iGaming, online gaming, or FinTech.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish is essential. Proficiency inChinese (Mandarin) will be an advantage.
• Skills: Strong legal research and analytical skills. Knowledge of technical compliance standards in iGaming (e.g., data reporting, platform integrity, and testing) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work remotely
• A collaborative and international work environment
• Career growth and professional development opportunities