Head of Legal – East and West Africa
Core
Leading and managing the legal function across East and West African jurisdictions for Betway, providing strategic legal support and ensuring regulatory compliance for online gaming operations.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel / Head of Legal (Regional)
Builds
Legal frameworks, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance strategies for iGaming operations.
Domain
Online Gaming / iGaming / Sports Betting / East and West Africa
Required skills
Admitted attorney qualification, 5+ years PQE, commercial contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, multi-jurisdictional management
Preferred skills
iGaming sector experience, fintech/digital media experience, technology industry experience
Technologies
Legal tech tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Provide commercial legal advice across East and West Africa; Draft and negotiate supplier, partnership, licensing, and technology contracts; Advise on regulatory and licensing requirements for online gambling; Identify and mitigate legal risks; Support market entry and corporate transactions; Manage external legal counsel; Develop legal policies and standards; Monitor regulatory developments; Report to Director on material matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities