Our client is an IT Development Company specializing in developing online casino games in Limassol and they are looking for a Head of Legal.
Responsibilities:
- Engages with key internal and external stakeholders, and provides expert legal advice to support the strategic agenda of the Company
- Plans and implements necessary changes related to the company's corporate structure in order to optimize operations whilst ensuring compliance with governing laws
- Coordinates with the rest of the Heads of various departments on operational legal needs
- Manages new license applications and ensures the business complies with existing license conditions in multiple jurisdictions
- Liaises with (gambling) authorities in multiple jurisdictions in relation to reporting and auditing obligations
- Manages relationships and legal costs with all external legal advisors
- Drafts and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights
- Be responsible for all legal, regulatory, data protection and corporate matters
- Reviews and optimizes the internal processes and ensures the efficiency of the Legal Department
- Deals with Regulators and the various submissions to the licensing authorities
- Communicates with Banks and Payment providers in relation to legal issues
- Negotiates, drafts and implements all amendments and addendums of existing agreements with Third Parties
- Handles all termination and settlement issues with all Third Parties
- Prepares various legal documentation for banks, regulators and other Third Parties
- Provides legal advice and assists with decision-making to the Company’s Top Management and the UBO
- Supports Finance Department with audits
- Manages mergers and acquisition processes, including the drafting of documentation, Due Diligence processes and negotiation of terms between the Parties
Requirements:
- Sound knowledge of current CY and international law, regulations, and common practices in compliance
- Proven experience in regulated markets (gaming)
- Proven experience with the Cyprus jurisdictions (experience with other jurisdictions will be considered an advantage)
- Proven skills in the legal negotiation such as mergers and acquisitions and contract acquisitions
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Law degree is an advantage
- Fluency in English is a must
- Greek skills are a big advantage
- Results and Service driven personality
- Exceptionally good problem solving skills
- Be highly adaptable and flexible
- Be able to work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Have an ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Be proactive and self-motivated
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Be stress-resistant and have an ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty
- Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
- EU-citizenship
Working hours:
The working hours are Monday to Friday from 10am – 7pm
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comfortable office location
- International teamwork experience
- Interesting and challenging tasks
- Professional and career opportunities
- Medical insurance for employees and their family
- Gym refund
- Kindergarten / Schools refund
- Free lunches in the office
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Head of Legal with reference number 592.
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