Compliance And Legal Advisor

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets, a leading sports and entertainment betting operator in South Africa, seeks a Compliance and Legal Advisor. You'll support the CFO, oversee legal documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers the chance to grow within a vibrant team and contribute to crucial legal matters.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in drafting legal agreements.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce quality results timely.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to CFO and oversee legal documentation.
• Review key risk areas within legal documents and advise accordingly.
• Assist with compliance and regulatory matters related to Gambling Boards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Legal Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance and Legal Advisor on a fixed-term contract. Do you have what it takes to be our next Purple Star?

The Compliance and Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing support to the CFO and Commercial and Finance Executive on the effective legal and compliance oversight and management of the Hollywood Holdings Group, its Managed Entities, the Winning Form Group, and related groups (e.g., IP Group, BGT Group, etc).

With Hollywoodbets You Will

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Commercial experience in drafting legal agreements.
• Legal Degree.
• Computer Literate.

A Bonus To Have

• Commercial experience within a legal team.
• Valid Driver’s license.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Take oversight of and assume responsibility for relevant legal documentation across all Groups.
• Review and advise on key risk areas within relevant legal documents, including, but not limited to supplier credit applications, marketing and promotional contracts, leases, TUV agreements, software supplier agreements, and internal agreements.
• Stay abreast of legislative developments affecting the business (e.g., POPIA, FICA, AML), and communicate the impact to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing management of the contract management system.
• Assist with the implementation of POPI across all Groups, including reporting and participation in various committee meetings.
• Provide legal support in disputes involving Gambling Boards, where applicable.
• Support the CFO and the Commercial and Finance Executives with projects and reports as required.
• Assist and support the Compliance and Legal Officers, as well as the Compliance Manager, with all Gambling Board-related matters, including:
• Monitoring compliance with provincial licence conditions.
• Compiling and submitting essential reports to respective Gambling Boards within required timeframes.
• Preparing applications to regulatory authorities for new bookmaker licences, relocations, and financial acquisitions.
• Preparing applications to KZN Treasury for lottery operations.
• Managing applications for annual renewals with relevant Gambling Boards.
• Submitting applications to amend floor plans to Gambling Boards.
• Investigating allegations of non-compliance and responding appropriately to regulatory authorities.
• Facilitating applications for new site operator licences, municipal licences, and liquor licences, as well as ensuring timely renewals.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies on licensing, compliance, legislation, and regulations.
• Coordinating and facilitating Gambling Board audits, responding to audit queries, and preparing responses to findings.
• Negotiating, monitoring, and renewing lease agreements.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impressive planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Good business acumen and high ethical work standards.
• Ability to take accountability and entail great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce good quality results timeously.
• Portray strong attention to detail, whilst maintaining efficiency.
• Must be results driven.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!