The Office of the General Counsel of Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel, at the level of Assistant Manager, based in our Nicosia office.

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The Legal Counsel Role

The Legal Counsel will act as a legal advisor with a primary focus on contracting, regulatory and compliance matters, supporting Deloitte Middle East’s internal legal operations.

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities include the following:

Contracting (Primary Focus)

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts of various nature, including Cloud / Software license agreements, service agreements, leases, NDAs, supplier agreements, and internal firm arrangements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, compliance obligations, and standard terms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes.

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk (Primary Focus)

• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting firm operations across multiple Middle East jurisdictions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, and professional services requirements, and assess their impact on the firm.
• Support implementation of internal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards in line with Deloitte Middle East and global requirements.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, support audits, and assist in managing interactions with regulators and authorities.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Quality & Ethics, and leadership to ensure consistent application of regulatory obligations.

General Legal Advisory (Generalist Role)

• Provide day-to-day legal support on a broad range of operational, commercial, and governance-related matters affecting the firm.
• Assess legal risk and propose pragmatic, business-aligned solutions.
• Support firm-wide legal initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Corporate Affairs Support (when required)

• Support corporate matters such as:
  • Drafting and reviewing resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate documentation.
  • Assisting with entity compliance, filings, and governance documentation.

• Coordinate with the corporate affairs team to ensure regulatory and governance alignment.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a generalist, regulatory, compliance, or commercial legal role, ideally within a law firm, professional services firm, or in-house legal department.
• Proven experience in: Regulatory compliance and legal risk management; Providing broad-based legal support across operational matters; Commercial contracting (drafting, reviewing, and negotiation); Exposure to corporate governance and entity matters (supporting role).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations, and risk management. Experience in a multi-jurisdictional or Middle East regulatory environment is highly desirable.
• Solid contractual drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively as a legal generalist across diverse subject areas.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities; high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Pension plan.
• Medical coverage and life insurance.
• Continuous professional development.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working (adapted to team-specific operational requirements).
• Friday afternoon off throughout the year.
• Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before.
• Special types of leave.
• Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.

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• Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question, and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energizes you.
• Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger.
• We practice what we preach! As a purpose-led organization, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.

Applications

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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