Commercial Legal Counsel - Limassol

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Limassol

  • Discipline:

    Legal

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Published:

    05-11-2024

  • Expiry date:

    19-11-2024

  • Reference:

    2700

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:

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