CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a highly innovative and expanding company operating in the iGaming Sector, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Compliance & Legal to join their team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will take overall responsibility for managing the day-to-day Compliance & Legal functions of the company, monitoring industry developments, understanding the competitive landscape as well as the regulatory environment. You will hold a strong background in Compliance & Law from a regulated industry and speak an excellent level of fluent English. Any Legal and/or Compliance experience within the Online Gaming sector will be considered an advantage, but not essential. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Managing and overseeing the day-to-day aspects of the Legal & Compliance department.  
• Monitoring industry developments, understanding competitive landscape and regulatory environment and identifying market opportunities.
• Conducting ongoing risk assessments of the Company’s processes and procedures in light of various legal regulatory, operational and technical requirements.
• Implementing various policies and procedures, to ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Challenging existing practices and procedures and making recommendations in accordance with industry best practice.
• Liaising with other companies, service providers, test laboratories, external legal advisors, local government, regulatory authorities (local and foreign) and relevant service providers in various jurisdictions as and when required.
• Preparing regular and adhoc reports with respect to regulatory requirements and developments.
• Drafting responses to queries and investigations conducted by various bodies.
• Proactively raising awareness of compliance risks throughout the business.
• Working in partnership with other key stakeholders in the business, to ensure full adherence with the Company's policies and procedures.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Ideally educated to degree level in Law or a related field.
• Qualified Lawyers and/or Members of the Cyprus Bar Association are encouraged to apply.
• Extensive, previous Compliance & Legal experience within a regulated environment is a must.
• Any previous experience working within the Online Gaming sector will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in writing business, legal and regulation documentation.
• Be a motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritize and work according to strict deadlines in an international environment.
• Should possess solid oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR5940. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.