Head of Licensing

Posted 14 July 2025
Salary 20-30k P/M
LocationBrazil
Discipline Senior & C-Suite Appointments

Job description

​Lead the company’s licensing and compliance function specifically for the Brazilian market. Own regulatory strategy, secure new licenses, protect existing approvals, and ensure audit-ready operations across all relevant jurisdictions within Brazil. Report directly to the executive team and act as the primary liaison with Brazilian regulators, gaming laboratories, and industry bodies.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Set and execute licensing strategy for the Brazilian market; secure, renew, or expand all gaming licenses in Brazil.

  • Own the regulatory roadmap for Brazil: track legislative changes, assess risk, and brief executives on impact and mitigation within the Brazilian context.

  • Lead audits within Brazilian jurisdictions; ensure zero-finding outcomes and timely remediation.

  • Direct regulator relations in Brazil: negotiate license conditions, respond to enquiries, and represent the company in hearings with Brazilian authorities.

  • Oversee technical certification with gaming labs for Brazilian market requirements; sign on system releases and change controls. Design and enforce company-wide policies (AML, KYC, RG, data, advertising) specifically tailored to Brazilian legal and regulatory frameworks.

  • Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team focused on Brazil; set KPIs, coach managers, and control headcount and budget.

  • Provide board-level reporting on compliance posture, emerging risks, and corrective actions relevant to Brazil.

  • Deliver internal training on regulatory obligations for product, operations, and marketing sta operating in Brazil.

Requirements:

  • Licensed lawyer in Brazil with 8+ years dedicated to gaming licensing/compliance, with a strong focus on the Brazilian market.

  • 5+ years leading teams and budgets in a regulated gaming environment, with proven experience in Brazil.

  • Demonstrated success securing licenses and passing regulator audits within Brazil.

  • Deep knowledge of Brazilian gaming technical standards, AML/CTF rules, responsible-gaming frameworks, and data-protection laws (e.g.,LGPD).

  • Proven ability to influence senior regulators and industry associations in Brazil.

  • Clear, concise communicator; fluent Portuguese mandatory, fluent English an asset.

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