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:

• 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