The posting
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



