Legal Counsel - Financial Services

David Kennedy Recruitment

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  • On-site
  • Limassol, Cyprus
  • Legal & Compliance
  • 5d ago

Job Description

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:

  • Oversee legal matters across the organisation, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and internal policies

  • Liaise with external legal counsel and conduct legal research and analysis across multiple jurisdictions

  • Manage end-to-end licensing processes in various countries, including applications, renewals and ongoing legal requirements

  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts, local filings and corporate governance documentation

  • Maintain a centralised legal database covering contracts, licensing documents and external correspondence

  • Support the organisation with legal framework and requirements applicable to CIFs

  • Train and mentor junior legal staff and promote consistent legal standards and practices across the team

  • Identify legal issues, assess potential solutions and take appropriate action

  • Report directly to the Legal & Compliance Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Around 5 years of relevant experience gained within a law firm and the legal department of an FX company

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Greek

  • Interest in financial markets and legal frameworks applicable to CIFs

  • Strong legal research, analytical and critical-thinking skills

  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

  • Dynamic, professional and trustworthy approach with a strong work ethic

  • Willingness to learn quickly and develop within a competitive financial services environment

BENEFITS:

  • Medical insurance scheme

  • Provident fund

  • MadBenefits discount app

  • Free parking

  • In-house fitness room with classes

  • Modern office in a central Limassol location with convenient highway access

  • Friendly multinational working environment

  • Professional learning and development opportunities

  • Discretionary benefits including team-building events, weekly breakfast and team outings

  • Birthday leave and Wolt credit birthday gift

  • Access to wellness and therapy platform