On behalf of our client, a technology company specializing in trading mechanics, we are looking for a Legal and Compliance Executive to be based at their offices in Limassol, Cyprus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees offshore licensing and compliance efforts (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.).
- Liaises with regulators, legal advisors, and corporate service providers.
- Coordinates audits, filings, and regulatory checks.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts (clients, IBs, staff, service providers).
- Advises the CEO and teams on legal and regulatory matters.
- Spots and resolves legal risks and compliance gaps.
- Maintains internal policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
- Organises external lawyers to handle corporate governance, secretarial duties, and documentation.
- Builds and scales legal and compliance operations.
- Ensures effective KYC, AML, and data protection processes.
- Supports PSP, bank, and LP relationships from a legal/compliance perspective.
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of legal and/or compliance experience in the CFD industry is an absolute must.
- Strong understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks, including Mauritius and Seychelles.
- Proven experience drafting and managing commercial agreements.
- Ability to think strategically and solve cross-functional legal challenges.
- Track record of working with PSPs, banks, and regulators from a legal standpoint.
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent); additional compliance certifications are a plus.
- English – fluent, with Russian or Ukrainian – fluent.
Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Hybrid working model
- 24 days annual leave
- Challenging and unique tasks in the FinTech field
- Gym memberships
All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
