Our client, a highly successful and industry leading Online Gaming Company, is looking to hire a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their expanding Legal team based in Limassol.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working on complex multi-jurisdictional deals. 

Responsibilities:

• Advising the group on a day to day basis on a variety of legal matters pertaining to labour law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc. 
• Give accurate and timely legal advice to executives for a variety of commercial topics 
• Taking the lead in negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements including but not limited to, game supplier agreements, payment service provider agreements, license agreements, NDAs and marketing agreements 
• Advising the group on IP and licensing matters 
• Serve as a liaison with external legal counsels on jurisdictional-specific matters, including litigation, enforcement and license applications 
• Contributing to the training of the team and other business stakeholders 
• Contributing to the drafting and implementation of the groups’ policies and procedures 
• Supporting the M&A activities of the group in collaboration with the management team.

Requirements:

• A Law degree (LLB whilst LLM would be considered an advantage) preferably from a UK university 
• Admitted Attorney to the Bar of the State of origin 
• Minimum 5 years of experience 
• Proven experience as an in house Legal Counsel 
• Experience in regulated industries 
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures 
• Fluency in English Language communication skills, both verbally and in writing. 
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills 
• iGaming experience and licensing experience (advantage) 

Working Hours: 

• Monday to Friday 09:00am to 18:00pm

Benefits:

• Excellent work environment 
• Attractive salary package 
• Monetary vouchers on Birthdays and other special occasions 
• Fully equipped kitchen and in-house entertaining space 
• Options to enrol in Company's medical insurance plan 
• Possibilities to enrol in Company's pension plan 
• Exciting company activities including monthly lunches, corporate gatherings, an intercompany football team, competitions, and many other activities. 
• A chance to advance professionally inside one of the world's largest iGaming organisations.

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Commercial Legal Counsel with reference number 2700.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.

Our client is a global financial services group of companies with offices in a number of locations globally. Their Nicosia office that was established in 1998 provides back office and IT services to the regulated companies of the group and currently employs over 200 staff in their offices in Nicosia. They are currently looking to recruit a Legal Counsel / Regulatory Compliance Officer (Dual Role) for their offices in Nicosia. 

Job Summary: 

• Responsible for such legal, compliance and regulatory aspects of the Company, its affiliate company and of other members of the Group as the Global Head of Legal and Compliance and/or the Head of Legal and Compliance Cyprus may from time to time assign to you.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial documents such as services agreements, confidentiality agreements, requests for proposals and supply agreements. Many of the agreements are governed by UK law, so familiarity with the UK legal regime is desirable.  
• Provide legal support to business groups, including compliance, client services, research teams, human resources, IT and other business and investment functions regarding strategic initiatives, business negotiations, regulatory matters, legal risks and general company matters. Where external counsel is used, document all advice and communication received.
• Support compliance and regulatory responsibilities of the Company and its affiliate company and of the offices of members of the Group as may be deemed necessary.
• Monitor compliance with Cyprus regulator circulars, Cyprus legislation and EU Regulations.
• Assess and manage regulatory risk and conduct internal audits and procedures as may be deemed necessary.
• Organise regular training sessions for employees to communicate regulatory changes.
• Deal with GDPR matters in general and ensure that the legal entities comply with applicable local data protection legislation. 
• Assist the Head of Legal and Compliance in Cyprus and the Global Head of Legal and Compliance with administration of Cyprus’s companies’ compliance program and the Group’s compliance program and its related policies and procedures.
• Manage legal matters, including support on global legal projects and matters.
• If required, ensure company secretarial books and corporate records are kept up to date.
• Undertake anti-money laundering procedures for clients, complete and document various regulatory requirements. If required, act or deputise as the Company’s Money Laundering Compliance Officer.
• Assist with applications to local regulators and/or in other jurisdictions if required.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance, attend and participate in meetings of the Group Compliance Committee and its sub-committees and undertake ongoing associated management tasks in conjunction with management.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance and/or Head of Legal and Compliance Cyprus, attend and participate in meetings of the Regional Operating Committee.
• Work closely with senior management of members of the Group and ensure that there is good communication of issues.
• Liaise with colleagues and clients at all levels in multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with members of the legal and compliance teams in the US, UK, Asia and Cyprus and participate in legal and compliance team meetings.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance, attend Client and other external events.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer in Cyprus with 3 – 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory (CySEC) and compliance matters and general knowledge of practices and procedures within the investment adviser industry.
• Familiarity with European data protection laws is desirable.
• Familiarity with employment law and intellectual property law.
• Ability to provide effective advice whilst helping to ensure that arrangements there and in the rest of the Group are consistent.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to understand and integrate details of a business operational environment in applying legal and policy requirements.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent organizational/time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving mentality.  
• Highly motivated and confident.
• Abide by the Communication Group policies and procedures as well as the Group’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to compliance reporting, HFDB filing, Information, Communications & Cyber Security Policy, Expense & Travel Policy, etc.
• Sign and comply with terms of the company’s Compliance Manuals and Procedures
• Attendance at company events upon request.

Working Hours: 

• Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm (flexibility needed due to working with companies in other jurisdictions) 

Benefits: 

• The company is offering a salary up to 37k gross per annum based on qualifications, experience and skills. 
• Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Provident Fund
• 5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave
• Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)
• Free office parking

What You'll Enjoy:

• A supportive, multi-cultural work environment
• Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines
• Explore different roles within the company after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression
• Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area
• Fun social activities
• Charity Day – a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about
• They are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Legal Counsel / Regulatory Compliance Officer (Dual Role) with reference number 2664.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.

Our Client is a Payment Service Provider based in Limassol and offering turnkey solutions to its clients , due to continuous growth my client is looking to recruit a Legal Specialist to join the Legal team

 Key Responsibilities:

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the company’s interests.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of all contracts and agreements.
• Identify potential legal risks and help to develop strategies to mitigate them, focusing on regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Collaborate with the UK risk manager to address legal risks specific to the financial industry.

Transactional Support and Due Diligence:

• Provide legal support for financial transactions, including due diligence reviews, transaction structuring, and contract negotiations.
• Cooperate with the compliance department to ensure compliance with transactional documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Expertise:

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), and consumer protection regulations.
• Knowing financial services regulations are a plus

Innovation and Training:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the legal department to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills and Experience Required:

Legal Expertise:

• 5 years Legal background with experience in contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance within the financial industry.
• Familiarity with financial transaction documentation and processes is a plus – such as fund transfers and payment processing agreements.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment to align legal and business objectives and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Risk Management and Problem-Solving:

• Ability to identify legal risks, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project Management:

• PM skills to manage legal projects, ensuring effective collaboration and support.

 Salary and benefits

• Salary budgeted 4000 Euros gross monthly based on skills. 
• Annual bones based on performance.

 Working hours:

• Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00
• 1 day per week working from home

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Legal Officer with reference number 2542.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.