Legal Counsel
Sao Paulo
KTO – Legal & Compliance /
Hybrid
Welcome to KTO Group, where innovation drives excitement in iGaming. Founded in 2018 by Andreas Bardun, we’re transforming online gaming with a focus on transparency and player satisfaction.
At KTO.com, we blend the thrill of sports betting with online casino entertainment, tailored to local markets and powered by our proprietary platform for a seamless, personalized experience.
KTO is a rising leader in LATAM, proudly ranked among Brazil’s top 10 iGaming brands. Join us as we set new standards in trust, innovation, and the future of iGaming.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our esteemed compliance team. This position is ideal for legal professionals eager to grow in a dynamic environment, with a strong interest in compliance and solid experience in contracts. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring our company’s activities remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contracts: drafting and reviewing compliance clauses on anti-money laundering counter financing of terrorism and counter financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, responsible gambling in marketing and integrity, anti-bribery and anti-corruption.
- Due Diligence: Perform background checks, document verification, and risk assessments. Analyze corporate structures, ownership, and financial stability to identify potential risks. Carry out in-depth investigations on high-risk entities, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), high-value transactions, and relationships in sensitive jurisdictions. Assess adverse media, sanctions lists, and regulatory databases for potential red flags. Prepare comprehensive risk reports with clear recommendations for business decisions. Review compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Document due diligence processes in accordance with audit and regulatory requirements.
- Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain ongoing monitoring to detect changes in risk profiles. Escalate significant findings to the Compliance Officer with actionable insights.
- Legal Strategy and Analysis: Provide strategic legal advice and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda on corporate, compliance, and gambling regulatory issues that impact the company.
- Document Management: Ensure the accurate and secure maintenance of the company’s legal documentation and records.
- Advanced Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to support the company’s legal strategy and decision-making processes.
- Regulatory Filings and Liaison: Prepare and submit regulatory filings, and act as a liaison with competent authorities as required.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing legal guidance to support business objectives.
- Any other duties as required.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- A recognised Law degree is required
- Extensive knowledge of legal principles and practices, with the ability to provide strategic legal advice in a business context;
- Knowledge of compliance principles and practices, ideally within a corporate or regulated industry;
- Experience in contract drafting and review, with focus on compliance aspects;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce well-organised documents and presentations
- Exceptional communication skills in English and Portuguese, with an emphasis on clear, concise legal writing
At KTO, diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our strength. We're all about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Together, we're not just working on projects – we're making a real impact in our communities. Join us in celebrating diversity and driving meaningful change!
KTO is licensed for Brazilian sports betting and online gaming under Portaria 2.093/2024, ensuring a secure and regulated environment for our operations.
Participation is prohibited for:
Individuals under 18 (eighteen) years of age;
Public agents with duties directly related to the regulation, control, and supervision of the activity within the federative entity in whose personnel framework they perform their duties;
- Persons who have or may have any influence on the outcome of a real event with a sports theme subject to fixed-odds lottery betting, including:
- Persons holding positions as sports directors, sports coaches, trainers, and members of the technical staff;
- Referees of sports, referee assistants, or equivalents, sports entrepreneurs, agents or representatives of athletes and coaches, coaches or members of the technical staff;
- Members of the administrative or supervisory body of entities responsible for organizing competitions or sporting events;
- Athletes participating in competitions organized by entities within the National Sports System;
Individuals diagnosed with gambling addiction, according to a diagnosis from a qualified mental health professional.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
