The Client:

On behalf of our client, an international robotics startup headquartered in Cyprus with operations in Germany, we are looking for a hands-on General Counsel to build and lead the legal function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee the group’s legal framework across all entities (Cyprus HQ, German subsidiary, and future jurisdictions).

• Serve as the primary legal expert for the Cyprus entity, ensuring proper documentation (board packs, resolutions, compliance).

• Build scalable legal systems from 0→1 and from 1→10, ensuring structure, clarity, and consistency across the group.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, partnership and licensing agreements, and supplier terms.

• Manage corporate governance, including board meetings, shareholder resolutions, filings, and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee regulatory matters, including AI Act, EU Machinery Regulation/CE marking, GDPR, and other applicable EU/DE/CY compliance requirements (with external specialists).

• Support trade compliance and export-control obligations as the robotics platform scales internationally.

• Oversee IP matters together with external counsel: patents, trademarks, copyright, and technology licensing.

• Contribute to international structuring, investment rounds, and due-diligence preparation.

• Assist in intercompany arrangements (services, licensing, cost-sharing) together with tax/finance teams.

• Liaise with regulators, notaries, and other authorities when required.

• Develop internal legal policies, templates, and approval workflows to streamline operations.

• Support founders in strategic and operational decisions with legal insight and risk assessment.

• Coordinate proactively with external advisors (Cyprus, Germany, EU) to minimize risks and accelerate execution.

Skills - Qualifications – Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in legal or corporate law roles in Cyprus (experience with international structures preferred).

• Strong knowledge of Cyprus corporate, commercial, and contract law; familiarity with EU and German frameworks is a plus.

• Excellent English drafting and communication skills.

• Experience in top-tier firms or similar environments is an advantage.

• Structured thinking.

• “Fire in the eyes” — proactive, curious, and hands-on attitude.

Location:
The position is for the Company’s offices in Limassol, Cyprus.

Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package according to the candidate’s experience and qualifications, including the participation in the Company's stock option plan.

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