Legal Compliance Specialist

Chicago, IL, United States

People are our most important ingredient at Lucky Lincoln Gaming and Cloud9 Cannabis . Each team member makes a unique impact on our business and we share a genuine entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive to always raise the bar.

About our Teams

Lucky Lincoln Gaming is a licensed Video Gaming Terminal Operator in Illinois with over 200 locations at present. Our dedication to providing exceptional service to our clients and customers and our tenured expertise and experience have established our team as one of the top Terminal Operators in the state of Illinois!

Cloud9 Cannabis is an upscale, community and education-focused recreational cannabis dispensary. With several locations across Illinois, we contribute our success to our mission-driven, dedicated team members that inform and guide customers by tailoring education and recommendations for creativity, relaxation, sleep-assistance, or pain management.

We are seeking a dynamic Regulatory & Compliance Specialist with a strong legal background and expertise in gaming and cannabis regulations to join our team. As a key member of our regulatory compliance team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our company's adherence to rapidly evolving industry regulations across different territories.

About the job:

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of and interpret gaming and cannabis regulations at the local, state/provincial, and federal levels, ensuring our company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Policy Development: Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively.

Training and Education: Provide training and educational programs to internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance matters, ensuring a thorough understanding of obligations and responsibilities.

Monitoring and Reporting: Establish monitoring systems to track compliance activities and prepare regular reports for management and regulatory authorities as required.

Advisory Support: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams, providing guidance and interpretation on complex regulatory issues and compliance matters.

Industry Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes, providing strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, operations, finance, and risk management, to ensure alignment on compliance initiatives and objectives.

Qualifications :

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in the gaming and/or cannabis industry.

Strong understanding of gaming and cannabis regulations at local, state/provincial, and federal levels.

Proven track record of adapting to rapid industry changes and growth plans in a high-growth environment.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate compliance risks effectively.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Experience in policy development, training, and education on compliance matters.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Conclusion:

The Regulatory & Compliance Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the gaming and cannabis industries. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for regulatory compliance and a desire to drive business success through effective risk management, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to strategic hiring decisions that ensure alignment with our company's values and growth objectives.

Core Values:

Get it done attitude! We take ownership of our tasks and challenges, actively seeking solutions and utilizing available resources. While we strive to resolve issues independently, we're also open to seeking guidance when necessary, bringing forward options and ideas to effectively collaborate.

5 Star Hospitality! Our customers are paramount, and we prioritize their needs with a sense of urgency and attentiveness, with the aim of exceeding their expectations. We extend this hospitality mindset to our employees and colleagues, recognizing that their satisfaction contributes to overall success.

Positive Culture! We engage our customers and coworkers with respect, positivity, and open communication. We always have each other's backs, and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

Self-propelled! We have a strong desire for learning and growing both personally and professionally. With a pilot mentality, we are self-motivated and believe we can get to anywhere we want to go.

Communicate Forward! Effective communication is fundamental to our success. We prioritize keeping everyone informed and aligned, sharing information through appropriate channels to ensure clarity and transparency

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, Cloud9 Cannabis, Take Flight Hospitality, Aviator Coffee and Cocktails, and Pilot Pizza all provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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