Compliance And Legal Advisor at Hollywoodbets

Job Description

• 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 amazing opportunity for a Compliance and Legal Advisor. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting to the Legal and Compliance Manager on the effective legal and compliance oversight and management of the Hollywood Holdings Group, its Managed Entities, the Winning Form Group and related groups including international entities (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:

• 2 -3 Years’ experience in related position.
• Related Degree
• Valid driver’s license.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Oversight and responsibility for relevant legal documentation across all Groups.
• Review and advise on key risk areas involved in relevant legal documentation, including, inter alia, supplier credit applications, marketing and promotional contracts, leases, TUV agreements, software supplier agreements, internal agreements, etc.
• Stay abreast of legislative developments on various legal aspects and communicate impact thereof to the business. These would include POPIA, FICA, AML, and all other relevant legislation impacting the business.
• Assist with implementation of and assume overall responsibility for ongoing management of contract management system.
• Assist with implementation of POPI across all Groups, including ongoing reporting and attending various committee meetings.
• Assist with legal matters in relation to disputes with Gambling Boards, where relevant.
• Support the CFO and Commercial and Finance Executive with specific projects and reports as and when required.
• Assist and support the Compliance and Legal Officers and Compliance Manager with all Gambling Board related matters, including the following:
• Monitor compliance with provincial license conditions.
• Compile and submit the essential reports to the respective gambling boards, within the reporting timeframes.
• Applications to the relevant regulatory authorities in respect of new bookmaker licenses, relocations of bookmaker premises and financial acquisitions.
• Applications to KZN Treasury in respect of lotto’s.
• Applications for annual renewals to the respective gambling boards.
• Applications to gambling boards to amend floor plans.
• Investigate allegations of non-compliance and respond suitably to the regulatory authority.
• Facilitate new site operator license applications, municipal licensing applications and liquor license applications together with the timeous renewals thereof.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on all matters pertaining to licensing, compliance, legislation and regulations.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate gambling board audits, respond to audit queries and prepare appropriate responses in respect of audit findings.
• Negotiate, monitor and renew lease agreements.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Understanding of business acumen.
• High sense of responsibility to one’s work.
• Ability to solve problems in timely and effective manner.
• Ensure the quality outcome is achieved.
• Consistently comply with quality standards and meet deadlines.
• Ability to focus on all tasks.