Our Client is a Payment Service Provider based in Limassol and offering turnkey solutions to its clients , due to continuous growth my client is looking to recruit a Legal Specialist to join the Legal team
Key Responsibilities:
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the company’s interests.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of all contracts and agreements.
- Identify potential legal risks and help to develop strategies to mitigate them, focusing on regulatory compliance in financial services.
- Collaborate with the UK risk manager to address legal risks specific to the financial industry.
Transactional Support and Due Diligence:
- Provide legal support for financial transactions, including due diligence reviews, transaction structuring, and contract negotiations.
- Cooperate with the compliance department to ensure compliance with transactional documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Expertise:
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), and consumer protection regulations.
- Knowing financial services regulations are a plus
Innovation and Training:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the legal department to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Skills and Experience Required:
Legal Expertise:
- 5 years Legal background with experience in contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance within the financial industry.
- Familiarity with financial transaction documentation and processes is a plus - such as fund transfers and payment processing agreements.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Good communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment to align legal and business objectives and ensure compliance with legal standards.
Risk Management and Problem-Solving:
- Ability to identify legal risks, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management:
- PM skills to manage legal projects, ensuring effective collaboration and support.
Salary and benefits
- Salary budgeted 4000 Euros gross monthly based on skills.
- Annual bones based on performance.
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00
- 1 day per week working from home
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