The Client:
Our client OPAP, a leading gaming company in Greece and Cyprus and one of the most renowned in its industry worldwide is expanding its operations in Cyprus and is looking to recruit a Legal Manager.
The Position:
The Legal Manager will be a part of the Legal team and will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position's basic vision is to address and resolve all regulatory, compliance and legal issues arising from the operations in the assigned areas of focus, i.e., provide legal support and guidance and assess that the regulations and the commercial communication, responsible gaming, development plans, products, contracts, and any other activities are in alignment with the legal and regulatory framework, proposing the necessary modifications and adjustments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses any change of the regulatory framework or OPAP Group guidelines and informs all relevant parties for their compliance & support them when needed
Monitors and reviews processes ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory framework, as well as Group guidelines
Safeguards GDPR responsibility and liaison with OPAP S.A.
Reviews and validates compliance with Regulatory and Corporate standards
Acts as a liaison for OPAP CYPRUS & SPORTS with relevant authorities
Acts as the liaison with OPAP S.A. Legal Team on Legal and Regulatory issues
Promotes RG & SG, process and create relevant reporting towards authorities and peovides support to all teams for its accurate execution
Close collaboration with AML department
Be responsible for overviewing and monitoring of all legal documents/ contracts
Responds to ad-hoc assignments to meet business needs that are not specifically or previously described and are related to the content of current job and the personal skills and capabilities
Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:
BSc and MSc in Law
8+ years of experience in a managerial / senior position within a leading major law office or organization (corporate, intellectual property, regulatory)
Very good knowledge of the regulatory framework
Very good knowledge of the commercial and retail network operations
Experience in the management of legal cases (e.g., administrative, and civil litigation etc.)
Strong negotiation and influence skills
Excellent communication abilities
Analytical and conceptual thinking
Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities
Strong impact and influence skills
Location:
The position is for the OPAP's offices in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.
Apply now in strict confidence.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.