Legal & Compliance Sr Officer

About the Role:

As a Legal and Compliance Senior Officer Latam, you will be responsible for the coordination, development, and embedding of the compliance framework across different Latam markets. Join our Spanish/English-speaking team and make a difference in the world of online casinos!

Your Squad:

Our team thrives on collaboration and a strong sense of community. We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone contributes to our collective success. If you have a background in legal & compliance and you are proactive in problem-solving, we’d love to have you on board. We celebrate wins, support each other, and encourage professional growth.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Legal and Compliance Senior Officer Latam, you will work in legal and compliance, interacting with  AML, audit, accounting, finance, marketing, and others, ensuring alignment with Latam regulatory regimes. If this sounds like you, we believe you've found your next role—come join our growing team!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Colombian gaming regulations.
• Manage gaming licenses and regulatory filings with Coljuegos.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including operator agreements, software licenses, sponsorship deals, and payment processing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, and service terms.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on matters related to company operations.
• Develop and communicate creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiations.
• Work closely with business teams to ensure compliance in launching new products, features, and promotions.
• Coordinate compliance efforts for products, strategies, and operational processes.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Act as the main liaison with regulators, handling audits, reporting obligations, and licensing renewals.
• Train internal teams on gaming regulations and compliance best practices.
• Support the Compliance team with processes to enhance the portfolio of games.
• Assist in the license application process.

Requirements:

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Between 5 and 7 years of experience working as a corporate lawyer.
• Experience working with regulators, external auditors, and inspectors is advantageous.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation within a corporate setting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in drafting contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Colombian gaming and betting regulations.
• Experience working with Coljuegos and other Colombian regulatory bodies.
• Experience working with multiple Latin American countries and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with responsible gaming policies and consumer protection laws.
• Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack, Airtable & Intercom.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Sports & Gambling knowledge is advantageous.
• Cryptocurrency knowledge is advantageous.
• Portuguese speaker is a plus.
• Experience in the Gambling industry is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual training and development budget.
• Team socials and ad-hoc get-togethers.
• More initiatives rolling out in the coming year.

We believe that diversity and inclusion drive our success. At Stake, we foster an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We are passionate about maintaining a fair and merit-based workplace where talent and achievement are the keys to success.

If you’re an expert looking to lead support legal & compliance efforts in the fast-growing world of online gaming and betting, apply now!