Internal Legal Advisor

The Client:

Our client, a leader in payment-processing technologies and financial solutions for merchants and financial institutions in Cyprus, is looking to recruit an  Internal Legal Advisor for its offices based in Nicosia.

The Position:

The ideal candidate will report to the CFO and will play a key role in supporting the company’s legal and regulatory obligations, providing expert advice on a wide range of legal matters relating to payments, contracts and competition law, data protection and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, interpret, and analyse applicable laws, regulations, and directives relevant to the company’s operations, including payments legislation, financial services framework, data protection, employment law, anti-money laundering and sanctions and competition law.
• Provide legal advice and support to management and internal departments on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of legal documents, contracts and regulatory correspondence, including agreements with third-party service providers ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Manage the company’s contractual arrangements, including maintaining accurate records, tracking key terms and ensuring timely renewals or terminations, including maintaining complete third-party service providers’ contractual documentation.
• Support the onboarding and procurement process of third-party service providers, ensuring required documentation, due diligence, internal approvals, and ongoing monitoring are completed, including the coordination of periodic updates of third party assessments and certifications.
• Carry out company administration duties, including preparing and submitting filings to the Registrar of Companies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written opinions or guidance on legal issues impacting the business.
• Review and draft formal correspondence and material to be shared with clients, vendors, regulators, and other third parties, ensuring legal accuracy and clarity.
• Liaise and coordinate with external legal advisors on complex matters, litigation, or specialized legal areas.
• Assist in the identification and mitigation of legal risks and contribute to internal policy development and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain and communicate up-to-date knowledge of developments in relevant areas of law and ensure internal awareness and adaptation where necessary.

Skills - Qualifications – Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB). 
• Completion of the Cyprus Bar exams.
• A postgraduate degree in Law (LLM), or other relevant professional qualification will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Greek and English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal drafting and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research databases; experience with legal and contract management tools will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in the below will be considered as an advantage:
  • Working in or advising payment institutions, electronic money institutions, or other regulated financial entities.
  • Prior experience in corporate, financial services law, and regulatory frameworks applicable to payment institutions.
  • Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks such as PSD2, DORA, AML Directives, and GDPR.
  • Familiarity with company administration tasks, including Registrar of Companies filings.
  • Prior experience in regulatory filings and correspondence with the Central Bank of Cyprus or other supervisory authorities.
  • Exposure to legal tech tools or contract lifecycle management systems.
  • Prior in-house legal experience, demonstrating business-oriented legal advice.
• Additional certifications in compliance or data protection will be considered as an advantage

Location:
The position is for the Client’s offices in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.​​​​​​​

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the process.

All Applications will be handled in strict confidence.