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