We are looking for a Russian-speaking Head of Legal & Compliance on a Hybrid model for a technology company based in Limassol.
The company has over 15 years of experience in trading and brokerage. Their team is driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to creating groundbreaking tools that challenge conventions and push the boundaries of what’s possible in global markets.
Job Description:
- We seek a Head of Legal and Compliance to lead our licensing, legal structuring, and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ideal for a pragmatic legal expert with experience in offshore CFD brokerage licensing (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.) and contract management.
- Responsibilities include legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and acting as a cross-functional problem solver.
- This is a critical role with the opportunity to shape the legal foundation of the company and lead the compliance function from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee offshore licensing and compliance (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.).
- Liaise with regulators, legal advisors, and corporate service providers.
- Coordinate audits, filings, and regulatory checks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (clients, IBs, staff, service providers).
- Advise CEO and teams on legal and regulatory matters.
- Spot and resolve legal risks and compliance gaps.
- Maintain internal policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
- Organise external lawyers to handle corporate governance, secretarial duties, and documentation.
- Build and scale legal and compliance operations.
- Ensure effective KYC, AML, and data protection processes.
- Support PSP, bank, and LP relationships from a legal/compliance side.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of legal and/or compliance experience in the CFD industry is an absolute must.
- Strong understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks, including Mauritius and Seychelles.
- Proven experience drafting and managing commercial agreements.
- Ability to think strategically and solve cross-functional legal challenges.
- Track record of working with PSPs, banks, and regulators from a legal standpoint.
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent); additional compliance certifications are a plus.
- English - fluent, with Russian or Ukrainian - fluent.
Budget :
- Salary will be looked at case by case with experience and industry exposure.
- Hybrid work schedule
- Working permit for non-EU
- Proper rest time of 24 annual leave days
- Challenging and unique tasks in the FinTech field
- Funding for gym memberships, fostering a healthy work-life balance
- Working permit for non-EU Nationals can be offered
Working hours :
- 9am-6pm (1 hour Lunch )
- Hybrid model : 2 day at home/3 days at office.
Interview stages :
- Interview with HR (1 hour) Online
- Interview with HM (1,5 hours) Online
- Final Interview (optional) Face v Face
Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Work format: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Russian-speaking Head of Legal & Compliance Executive (Hybrid model) with reference number 3432.
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