Legal Counsel - Financial Services

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a financial services company that is seeking to onboard a Legal Counsel to join their team in Limassol, Cyprus. The successful candidate supports the organisation across legal matters, licensing, regulatory requirements and corporate documentation, reporting directly to the Legal & Compliance Manager.
Position: Legal Counsel - Financial Services
Location: Limassol, Cyprus.
Work model: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversee legal matters across the organisation, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and internal policies
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Liaise with external legal counsel and conduct legal research and analysis across multiple jurisdictions
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Manage end-to-end licensing processes in various countries, including applications, renewals and ongoing legal requirements
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Draft, review and negotiate contracts, local filings and corporate governance documentation
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Maintain a centralised legal database covering contracts, licensing documents and external correspondence
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Support the organisation with legal framework and requirements applicable to CIFs
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Train and mentor junior legal staff and promote consistent legal standards and practices across the team
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Identify legal issues, assess potential solutions and take appropriate action
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Report directly to the Legal & Compliance Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

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Around 5 years of relevant experience gained within a law firm and the legal department of an FX company
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Greek
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Interest in financial markets and legal frameworks applicable to CIFs
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Strong legal research, analytical and critical-thinking skills
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Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
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Dynamic, professional and trustworthy approach with a strong work ethic
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Willingness to learn quickly and develop within a competitive financial services environment

BENEFITS:

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Medical insurance scheme
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Provident fund
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MadBenefits discount app
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Free parking
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In-house fitness room with classes
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Modern office in a central Limassol location with convenient highway access
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Friendly multinational working environment
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Professional learning and development opportunities
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Discretionary benefits including team-building events, weekly breakfast and team outings
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Birthday leave and Wolt credit birthday gift
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Access to wellness and therapy platform