Roman Hippius
Toronto,ON
Summary
With experience in legal roles in various industries such as online gambling, finance and IT, as well as knowledge of compliance, contract management, regulatory affairs and legal research, my skills include:
- Licensing Mastery: Proficient in securing licenses for online gambling operations across diverse jurisdictions like Curacao, Malta, Isle of Man, Ontario, and Kahnawake, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Skilled in interpreting and complying with intricate gaming regulations, safeguarding legal compliance, and mitigating risks within the online gambling sphere.
- Cross-Jurisdictional Legal Support: Experienced in offering legal support spanning various regions such as Cyprus and the UK, covering contract oversight, regulatory alignment, and litigation coordination.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
The Legal Team Leader
Gambling Holding (under NDA)
10.2020 - Current
- Obtain and ensure regulatory compliance for licenses.
- Manage licensing applications and renewals.
- Provide legal guidance to the team.
- Review and negotiate contracts with game providers and marketing partners.
- Facilitate the opening of bank accounts and accounts in payment systems.
- Mitigate legal risks.
- Lead and mentor the legal team.
- Communicate with stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation and reporting.
Compliance Officer (lawyer)
`FORINT`, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Develop and implement compliance policies and controls.
- Monitor transactions and internal processes for compliance.
- Provide training on regulatory requirements to employees.
- Conduct risk assessments and investigations.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage inquiries.
- Enhance internal controls to mitigate compliance risks.
Lawyer - IT Company
'LESTRO', LLC
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Provide legal advice on IT matters.
- Draft contracts and ensure compliance.
- Manage data protection and privacy.
- Handle intellectual property issues.
- Resolve disputes and litigation.
- Conduct legal research.
Lawyer - Bank
`Fidobank`, PUJSC
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Offer legal guidance on banking operations.
- Draft and review contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations.
- Handle regulatory filings and inquiries.
- Manage litigation and disputes.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
Legal Assistant - Bank
Raiffeisen Bank Aval
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Draft and review legal documents.
- Maintain legal files.
- Conduct legal research.
- Assist lawyers in preparation.
Education
M.D. - Law
Kyiv University of Law of The National Academy of
Ukraine05.2012
High School Diploma -
Starokostyantyniv Gymnasium
Ukraine05.2007
Skills
- Mentoring
- Team Supervision
- Work Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- ICA Specialist Certificate in Money Laundering Risk in Betting and Gaming - EUR
- Certificate of Financial Monitoring Specialist - Ukraine
- Certificate of Advocate - Ukraine
Timeline
The Legal Team Leader
Gambling Holding (under NDA)
10.2020 - Current
Compliance Officer (lawyer)
`FORINT`, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2020
Lawyer - IT Company
'LESTRO', LLC
03.2017 - 09.2020
Lawyer - Bank
`Fidobank`, PUJSC
10.2012 - 09.2018
Legal Assistant - Bank
Raiffeisen Bank Aval
09.2010 - 09.2012
M.D. - Law
Kyiv University of Law of The National Academy of
High School Diploma -
Starokostyantyniv Gymnasium
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