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Neo Group

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Neo Group is an employee-focused company that prioritizes the growth and wellbeing of its team, cultivating a dynamic and inspiring work environment across the globe. With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 employees from 40 nationalities, Neo Group emphasizes creating a healthy workplace and celebrates festive occasions to foster a sense of community. The company is committed to nurturing talent and skills globally, ensuring a rewarding career adventure for its staff.

501 - 1000 employees

🏢 Enterprise

👥 HR Tech

📋 Description

• Monitor and ensure continuous compliance with all conditions and requirements set by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) including reporting obligations, advertising guidelines and responsible gaming policies. • Assist with all procedures related to obtaining, maintaining and renewing local operational licenses and permits. • Prepare and submit accurate and timely regulatory reports to the BCLB and other relevant government agencies. • Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements, vendor contracts, marketing partnerships and employment contracts, ensuring they adhere to Kenyan contract law. • Draft, update and implement internal compliance manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and external facing documents such as Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy for the Kenyan customer base. • Provide prompt, accurate and practical legal advice to internal departments (Operations, Marketing, HR) on day to day matters affecting the business in Kenya. • Ensure the company's Responsible Gaming framework meets local legal standards and proactively protects vulnerable customers.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor degree of Laws from a recognized university. • Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya is an added advantage • Minimum 3 years of post qualification experience in a legal or compliance role with exposure to a regulated industry such as iGaming, Banking or Financial Services is a significant advantage • In depth knowledge of the Kenyan Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, BCLB regulations and the Data Protection Act • Ability to read and interpret documents in both English and Swahili is beneficial for local court documents and regulatory correspondence.