Senior Legal Specialist

Our client is a Group of Companies with entities within the Payment, EMI and Crypto sectors and they are actively looking to recruit an experienced Legal Specialist to join the Legal team.PLEASE NOTE ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE CURRENTLY BASED IN CYPRUS WILL BE CONSIDEREDThe ideal candidate will have EMI / regulatory understanding and experience within the Crypto industry is highly beneficial 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 benefitsSalary budgeted 4000 – 4500 Euros gross monthly based on skills and experience . Annual bones based on performance. Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00