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 Senior Legal Advisor to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Senior Legal Advisor will support 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 (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:

• Legal Qualification.
• Commercial experience in drafting legal agreements.
• Commercial experience within a legal team.
• Computer Literate.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Oversee the work of the legal advisors
• Review certain agreements on behalf of the legal and compliance manager
• Providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance to the company
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Managing legal risks, and advising on complex legal matters
• 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.
• Drafting various Agreements for all Group entities.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Manager with specific projects and reports as and when required.
• Assist and support the Compliance and Legal Officers and Legal and Compliance Manager with all Gambling Board related matters, including the following:
• Assist with compiling and submitting essential reports to the respective gambling boards, within the reporting timeframes.
• Investigate allegations of non-compliance and respond suitably to the regulatory authority.
• Assist with regulatory authorities on all matters pertaining to licensing, compliance, legislation and regulations.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Understand key business drivers to support decision-making, manage costs, and maximize value.
• Take ownership, follow through on commitments, and proactively correct mistakes.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues efficiently while anticipating future challenges.
• Ensure high-quality outcomes by following processes and paying attention to detail.
• Consistently meet goals, deadlines, and quality standards while staying aligned with organizational objectives.
• Maintain accuracy, monitor tasks closely, and identify irregularities proactively.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.