Due to continuous expansion of operations, FXVC currently seeks a dynamic individual to assume the role of  In House Legal Advisor. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
• To prepare the necessary documents for legal research (Due Legal Diligence).
• To represent the company's interests in state, municipal, judicial and private sector institutions in Cyprus and abroad.
• Independently prepare and submit all necessary documents to the Cyprus Business Register.
• Develop Company’s policy and position on legal issues
• Research, anticipate and guard Company against legal risks
• Structure, draft and review reports, agreements, and other legal documents
• Draft and administer all contractual arrangements between company and the regulators
• Provide legal advice and support to Executive Management and BoD (including legal opinions and legal research) on legal and regulation matters
• Provide strategic input on group and ownership structure, and corporate governance best practices
• To prepare draft agreements, correspondence documents, order documents, authorization documents, internal regulations documents etc.
• Cooperation and coordination with external legal advisers and lawyers in Cyprus and abroad
• General search and general legal advice to the company
• Preparing and submit legal opinions and advice on corporate, commercial, banking and finance issues:
• Reviewing new regulations, applicable, and advising on how these are affecting the company's operations:
• Conducting legal research on various topics and liaise with outsourced law firms and/or associates in order to acquire relevant information
• Assisting to develop relationships with third parties in Cyprus and overseas

Key Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Law or relevant field from a reputed Law School
• Minimum 3years of experience as a Corporate Attorney, Corporate Lawyer, similar position with a global multi-licensed Financial Services Firm
• Good knowledge of commercial law, corporate law and labour law, as well as an understanding of personal data protection.
• A professional attorney’s license of law practice is mandatory
• Excellent knowledge of Cyprus Companies Law and overall knowledge of the legal framework regulating or relating to Cyprus companies, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and the Cyprus International Trust Consolidated Laws
• Familiar with CYSEC and any other regulations is MUST
• Knowledge with at least 2-3 regulatory bodies in the FX industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated individual with good analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A critical thinker and good problem-solving ability
• Outstanding drafting skills
• Excellent ability to multi-task and produce deliverables on time
• Strong negotiation skills

Remuneration & Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package based on experience, skills & performance
• Relocation Package (including work permit arrangement if needed)
• 21 days’ annual leave
• Be part of a dynamic and creative team with positive and friendly atmosphere
• Comfortable office in the city center

If this role seems like the right fit for you, please submit your CV to the below link:

https://www.comeet.com/jobs/fxvc/63.00C/in-house-legal-advisor/BD.91A

This is a full-time position located at our office in Limassol, Cyprus at 110 Gladstonos, Limassol, 3032, Limassol, Cyprus.