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Legal/Compliance Counsel

Novomatic Americas Sales LLC
Buffalo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025

NOVOMATIC Group of Companies is the largest gaming technology company in Europe expanding its business to North America. NOVOMATIC is an integrated, global gaming company producing, distributing, and operating high tech gaming equipment in well-regulated markets around the world. Our US subsidiaries focus on the development and distribution of gaming equipment in the North American and Caribbean markets.

In order to strengthen our team in the US, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic,

and hardworking candidate to fill the available position of Legal/Compliance Counsel in our Illinois office.

Job Summary

The role encompasses two key areas: day-to-day proactive management of legal and quasi legal matters across the risk spectrum and delivering advice/support for NOVOMATIC Americas Sales Executive/Senior Management’s defined strategic initiatives.

The Legal/Compliance Counsel provides guidance to other managers and staff regarding control, shipping, and licensing procedures. They assist in identifying compliance risks and in implementing plans to monitor and address risks.

The Legal/Compliance Counsel is responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching, and executing a wide variety of agreements for companies and clients, including marketing agreements, entertainment agreements, license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts both domestically and internationally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

  • Obtain Licenses from US Tribal Gaming Commissions
  • Schedule and maintain License renewals.
  • Maintain communication with gaming boards for regulatory updates.
  • Submit required yearly and quarterly reports.
  • Support NOVOMATIC AG in regulatory license renewals.

Product Compliance

  • Supports the management of product submission and approval processes.
  • Ensure certifications are approved in a timely fashion.
  • Manage Product and Shipping Compliance Procedures
  • Send shipment notifications and obtain approvals.
  • Communicate product submissions.

Legal Compliance

  • Develop effective internal lines of communication.
  • Design and provide inter-departmental assistance to implement internal processes.
  • Assist Compliance internal monitoring.
  • Maintain a filing system for licenses, safeguarding confidentiality of sensitive documents.
  • Implement written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, pertaining to Compliance.
  • Maintain License updates on Novomatic’s ERP software.
  • Perform Due Diligence procedures on new/existing customers and vendors based on established criteria.
  • Maintain Company Insurance matters, as required by Executive team.
  • Negotiate and service all agreements and contracts in conjunction with Retained Counsel.
  • Draft terms and conditions in agreements, per Executive approval.
  • Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues and explain legal language.
  • Advise Executives on contract status, legal risks, and business terms of various deals.
  • Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates pertaining to Compliance.
  • Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights, pertaining to Compliance.
  • Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.

SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with NOVOMATIC Americas Sales Executive/Senior management and the business teams.
  • Supporting NOVOMATIC HQ Compliance office with Licenses.
  • Supporting NOVOMATIC HQ Compliance office with NAS licensure and regulatory compliances.
  • Support all machine, software, and product shipment/distribution.
  • Supporting NOVOMATIC Americas on delivering its clearly defined strategic initiatives.
  • Working closely with the business units to support their material day-to-day needs across the risk spectrum – e.g., commercial, corporate, contracts, IP, dispute resolution, and compliance.
  • Delivering advice to a high standard, within timeframes required by the business and in a manner that meets commercial needs.
  • Advising/supporting the business on its corporate structure and working with others to ensure ongoing compliance with governance.
  • Supporting ethics, compliance, and governance processes; fostering and exemplifying a culture of integrity, credibility, and best business practices.
  • Developing a strong internal and external network.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent work experience in the gaming industry, preferably Tribal Gaming.
  • Experience with licensing programs such as Ardent Sky or Innovum Technologies is a plus.
  • Ability to compile and analyze internal and external information.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of documentation and record keeping principles and practices.
  • Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

The position is vacant as of now. Compensation package commensurate with experience - Please include your compensation expectations with your resume.

NOVOMATIC Americas Sales, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Employees must meet all the requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work more than 8 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, if necessary
  • Are you familiar with licensing programs? If so what kind?
  • Do you have gaming, compliance and regulatory experience?
  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

License/Certification:

  • Bar (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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