In-House Counsel

Initiate International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the iGaming and Sports Betting industry as a Legal Counsel. In this dynamic role, you'll provide strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance while supporting ambitious growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of compliance and play a key role in risk identification. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this is your chance to shape the future of a booming industry where your legal expertise is valued and recognized. If you're ready to elevate your legal career, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

In-office Collaboration

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law or regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear legal guidance on operational and strategic matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Contract Drafting

Commercial Law

Data Protection Compliance

Legal Research

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Are you a commercially minded legal professional ready to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing sectors?

We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven Legal Counsel to join a thriving team at the forefront of the iGaming and Sports Betting industry.In this dynamic environment, your legal insights will help shape bold business decisions, safeguard compliance, and support ambitious growth strategies across multiple markets.What You'll Be Doing : Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, delivering clear, practical legal guidance across a range of operational and strategic matters.Ensuring all business activities and processes meet regulatory and legal requirements in the iGaming and betting ecosystem.Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, service level agreements, and vendor contracts.Supporting data protection compliance, including POPIA-related advice on record keeping, data handling, and privacy policies.Monitoring changes in legislation and regulations relevant to the gaming industry, providing timely advice on potential risks or opportunities.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of compliance while maintaining commercial agility.Preparing well-reasoned legal opinions and conducting legal research to support new initiatives and day-to-day queries.Playing a key role in risk identification and mitigation across the business.What You'll Bring : A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and admission as a legal practitioner in South Africa.2–4 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within commercial law, regulatory compliance, or advisory roles.Familiarity with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and data management legislation.Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.Strong commercial acumen and an ability to communicate complex legal matters in a business-friendly way.Previous exposure to the iGaming, sports betting, or digital entertainment industries is highly desirable.Why You'll Love Working Here : Shape the future of a booming industry with a business that embraces change, innovation, and legal excellence.Join a high-performing, collaborative team where your voice is heard and your ideas are valued.Be part of a company that genuinely values legal as a strategic function—not just a compliance checkboxpetitive salary, in-office collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Ready to level up your legal career in a cutting-edge, fast-moving space?Apply now and be part of a team that's driving real change in the iGaming and Sports Betting world.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesGambling Facilities and Casinos and Legal Services