Legal Counsel

About the role

KTO Group is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join its compliance team. The role focuses on ensuring that all company activities comply with regulatory requirements, particularly within the fast‑growing iGaming sector in Latin America.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review compliance clauses in contracts, covering AML, CFT, WMD, responsible gambling, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption.
• Conduct due‑diligence investigations, including background checks, document verification, risk assessments, and analysis of corporate structures.
• Monitor high‑risk entities such as PEPs, high‑value transactions, and jurisdictions with sanctions, preparing risk reports with recommendations.
• Maintain ongoing risk monitoring, escalating significant findings to the Compliance Officer.
• Provide strategic legal advice and prepare memoranda on corporate, compliance, and gambling regulatory issues.
• Manage legal documentation securely and conduct advanced legal research to support the company’s strategy.
• Prepare regulatory filings and act as liaison with competent authorities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver legal guidance aligned with business objectives.

Required profile

• Recognised law degree.
• Extensive knowledge of legal principles, especially in contracts, compliance, AML, anti‑corruption and gambling regulations.
• Proven experience in due‑diligence, risk assessment and regulatory liaison.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading iGaming company with rapid growth in LATAM.
• Dynamic environment focused on innovation and compliance excellence.