Legal Counsel - Financial Services

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a financial services company that is seeking to onboard aLegal 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 inEnglish 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