Head of Legal – East and West Africa

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation. Who we are We’re Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands, including Betway and Jackpot City. We’re a powerhouse built on decades of expertise and we’re changing the game for good. Our mission is to give our customers a superclass entertainment experience. Who we’re looking for We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Super Group Africa, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar. Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary. Why we need you We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters. If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment. The Head of Legal - East and West Africa is responsible for leading and managing the legal function across the East and West African jurisdictions in which Betway operates, providing strategic and commercially focused legal support to the business. The role holder will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, safeguarding the organisation's legal interests while enabling commercial objectives and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements across the relevant jurisdictions. What you’ll do You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including: Provide accurate, practical and commercially sound legal advice to the business across the East and West African jurisdictions. Draft, review, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier, partnership, licensing, marketing and technology contracts. Advise on regulatory and licensing requirements applicable to online gambling, sports betting and iGaming operations within the relevant jurisdictions. Identify, assess and manage legal risk, and develop strategies to mitigate exposure to the business. Support corporate transactions, market entry initiatives and expansion activities across East and West Africa. Instruct, manage and coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions, controlling cost and quality of legal services. Support the development and implementation of legal policies, processes and standards across the region. Collaborate with compliance, commercial, finance and operational teams to deliver business objectives. Monitor legal and regulatory developments across the relevant jurisdictions and advise the business on their impact. Report to the Director: Legal and Compliance on material legal matters, risks and disputes. This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow. What you’ll bring You’re someone who brings: Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments Admitted attorney (or equivalent legal professional qualification) in good standing. A minimum of five (5) years' post-qualification experience (PQE). Demonstrable working experience in the East and West African jurisdictions. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to align legal advice with business objectives. Proven experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements. Experience in the online gambling, sports betting or iGaming sector, will be advantageous. Completed LLB degree. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities across several jurisdictions. Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. Ability to work independently and to influence at a senior level. High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve It would be great if you also have some of the following skills: Experience in the online gaming, betting, technology, digital media, fintech, or highly regulated industries will be advantageous Our values are non-negotiables Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward. These competencies are: Adaptability Ownership and accountability Initiating action Resilience Team orientation Integrity Innovation What you’ll get back We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best: Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast. Your progress matters . Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career. Support that has your back . Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family. Comprehensive medical aid. We help you take care of your health and wellbeing. Group Life cover. Includes life insurance and dread disease cover for added peace of mind. Ready to feel superclass? At Super Group, your experience matters. We’re honest, fair, and focused on helping you succeed – and your work will have real impact from day one. Game on! *Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process. *Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment. This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful. The perfect place to work, play and grow!