Legal & Compliance Director Brazil São Paulo, Brazil

BRL 120.000 - 160.000

As a Legal and Compliance Director Brazil, you will be responsible for the coordination, development, and embedding of the Brazilian legal and compliance market.

What you will do:

As a Bilingual Portuguese and English-speaking Legal and Compliance Director Brazil, you will work in the fields of legal/compliance/AML/legal/audit and take care of the compliance to Brazilian regulations. If this sounds like you, we believe you've found your next role, come join our growing team!

Your Squad:

Our team is all about good vibes and working together like a tight-knit crew. We create a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. So, if you've excelled in compliance self-empowered-facing roles, we want you on our team!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with the Officer of Relations with the Ministry of Finance to ensure appropriate reports concerning the company as well as ensure that the company is abiding by all rules and regulations applicable to the sector.
• Liaison with all other officers concerning the rules in force issued by the regulatory bodies and the gaming authority (Ministry of Finance/SPA).
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and inquiries and respond to regulatory inquiries and manage compliance-related communications, especially concerning the gaming authority (Ministry of Finance/SPA).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the sector, especially those rules issued by the gaming authority (Ministry of Finance/SPA).
• Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures, as well as ensure that policies reflect current legislation in force and best practices and that such rules are effectively communicated to employees.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with external regulations and internal policies, whenever applicable.
• Create and maintain a risk assessment framework to evaluate compliance risks.
• Design and implement training programs for employees on compliance-related topics and promote a culture of compliance within the organization through awareness initiatives.
• Ensure the policies and delivery of work are accurately implemented and followed to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the business verticals to ensure full support in launching new products/features/promotions in a compliant manner.
• Co-ordinate compliance in relation to products, strategies and operational processes and procedures, working with partners and management.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
• Provide support on the AML monitoring and mandatory reports.
• Monitor the regulator's requirements and liaise with the different departments to provide answers to the regulator.
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk.
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors when needed.
• Support on the implementation of plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Address employee concerns or questions on compliance.
• Support on the license application process.
• Contractual drafting, reviewing and negotiating including: Non-disclosure agreements, software licenses & data processing agreements.
• Using standard contract templates to prepare/agree other agreements (e.g. Service Terms and Conditions, subcontracts, consultancy, agency, and reseller agreement).
• Amendments to/extension of existing agreements.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on legal matters related to the operation of the Company.
• Desirable Sports & online gambling 3 years’ experience.
• Must be proficient in English and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Law Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in compliance/regulatory/auditing function.
• Experience conducting investigations and/or auditing using computer systems.
• Experience of working with regulators, external auditors, and inspectors.
• Experience of interpreting and applying legislation or regulation within a company context.
• Experience in compiling information for regulatory returns.
• Motivated, hardworking, able to manage self and other tasks to meet required deadlines.
• Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack, Air table & Intercom.

Please attach your CV in English!

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