Legal & Compliance Officer

Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Industry: Financial Services / Regulated Investment Firm
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Department: Compliance
Reporting To: Head of Compliance

About the Role

A well-established, regulated financial institution based in Limassol is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Officer to join its Compliance Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the institution’s legal and regulatory compliance functions, ensuring adherence to CySEC requirements, EU financial regulations and applicable Cyprus legislation.

This position combines regulatory compliance, contract management, legal coordination and employment-related legal matters, working closely with the Head of Compliance, senior management and external legal advisers.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Marketing Review

• Review marketing and promotional materials, including websites, digital advertising, social media, email campaigns, webinars and affiliate content, to ensure compliance with MiFID II, CySEC directives and applicable product intervention measures.

• Identify potential regulatory risks and escalate high-risk materials to the Head of Compliance for final approval.

• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of internal compliance procedures.

Legal Agreements & Contract Management

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with affiliates, introducers, influencers, business partners, agencies and external service providers.

• Review outsourcing and ICT service agreements in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including DORA.

• Review client-related legal documentation and maintain an accurate contract register.

Litigation Coordination & External Legal Counsel

• Coordinate ongoing legal matters and litigation cases with external legal advisers.

• Prepare supporting documentation, review draft legal submissions and monitor case developments.

• Track legal deadlines, associated costs and case progress, providing updates to management and the Board of Directors.

Regulatory Monitoring & Internal Policies

• Monitor regulatory developments issued by CySEC, ESMA and relevant EU authorities.

• Draft, review and update internal policies, procedures and compliance documentation.

• Support the implementation of marketing policies, sales conduct standards and regulatory controls.

• Deliver regulatory and compliance training to Marketing, Business Development and Sales teams.

Employment Law & HR Compliance

• Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including employment agreements, confidentiality clauses, non-compete agreements and internal workplace policies.

• Advise management on disciplinary procedures and employment terminations in accordance with Cyprus employment legislation.

• Monitor employee compliance with applicable CySEC certification, knowledge and competence requirements.

• Assist in reviewing remuneration policies, particularly those affecting Sales and Marketing departments.

• Support GDPR compliance concerning employee personal data and maintain mandatory staff training records.

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in legal, regulatory compliance or a similar role, preferably within a CySEC-regulated financial institution.

• CySEC Advanced Certificate – Mandatory.

• Membership of the Cyprus Bar Association (non-practising) – Mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, CySEC regulatory requirements and applicable EU financial services legislation.

• Good understanding of commercial contracts, corporate legal matters and Cyprus employment law.

• Familiarity with GDPR, DORA and financial services marketing compliance requirements.

• Excellent command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.

• Strong legal drafting, analytical and organisational skills.

• High attention to detail, professional integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior management and external legal advisers.

Role Structure & Responsibilities

The Legal & Compliance Officer will operate under the supervision of the Head of Compliance.

Formal legal opinions and court representation will remain the responsibility of the institution’s external legal counsel. Final compliance approvals will be provided by the Head of Compliance, while final employment and HR decisions will remain with management.

Application Process

Qualified candidates who meet the mandatory requirements are invited to submit their CV through the HUNT ROLES recruitment portal, link below.

https://www.huntroles.com/jobs/6a8a405c-eb03-4bfe-94ff-9b3d678dee0d?ref=44P5Q

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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