Legal Adviser / Compliance Specialist

• A degree in Law.

• Relevant legal experience at a mid-level, typically 3-5 years, gained in-house or within a law firm.

• Practical experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.

• Hands-on experience with compliance, KYC/AML and counterparty due diligence.

• Working knowledge of GDPR and practical experience applying it in a commercial or regulated environment.

• Experience researching regulatory requirements and applying them to business situations.

• Strong written and spoken English, including the ability to draft clear legal documents and communicate advice effectively.

• Ability to independently manage routine legal and compliance matters, prioritise competing requests and recognise when escalation is needed.

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a practical approach to resolving issues.

• Experience in fintech, financial services, brokerage or a technology business serving financial institutions.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including service, technology, licensing, SaaS, supplier and partnership and data processing agreements.

• Support the review of ICT and outsourcing arrangements, and assist with related documentation for regulated group entities and financial-institution clients.

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal teams, identifying risks and proposing practical solutions.

• Support corporate matters across group entities, including corporate records, resolutions and coordination with external corporate service providers.

• Conduct KYC/AML and counterparty due diligence, including ownership structure reviews, beneficial ownership verification and sanctions screening, escalating concerns where appropriate.

• Research legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the group’s activities and help translate findings into practical actions.

• Assist with licensing matters, regulatory requests and the preparation of supporting documents in coordination with senior colleagues, relevant compliance teams and external advisers.

• Draft and update internal policies, procedures and compliance documentation.

• Support the integration of new group entities by reviewing existing agreements, corporate documentation and compliance processes, and helping align them with group standards.

• Coordinate with external legal advisers and track ongoing matters, deadlines and required follow-up.

• Familiarity with the regulatory environment for Cyprus or EU investment firms.

• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or businesses operating across jurisdictions.

• Exposure to licensing applications, regulatory submissions or communications with regulators.

• Experience supporting acquisitions, legal due diligence or post-acquisition integration.

• A relevant AML or compliance qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Relocation support (if applicable), including an entry permit, relocation bonus, flight tickets, and airport pickup.
• Support with settling into life in Cyprus, including accommodation, banking, healthcare, and everyday guidance.
• Comfortable office environment with fresh fruit every day, treats or pizza on Wednesdays, and snack day on Fridays.
• Fair remuneration based on your experience, skills, and level of responsibility.
• Welcome Baby Bonus and Baby Box.
• Birthday voucher.
• Partial compensation for sports activities and wellness initiatives.
• Greek language classes.