Legal Counsel / Regulatory Compliance Officer (Dual Role) (VAC-A2664)

Job description

Our client is a global financial services group of companies with offices in a number of locations globally. Their Nicosia office that was established in 1998 provides back office and IT services to the regulated companies of the group and currently employs over 200 staff in their offices in Nicosia. They are currently looking to recruit a Legal Counsel / Regulatory Compliance Officer (Dual Role) for their offices in Nicosia. 

Job Summary: 

Responsible for such legal, compliance and regulatory aspects of the Company, its affiliate company and of other members of the Group as the Global Head of Legal and Compliance and/or the Head of Legal and Compliance Cyprus may from time to time assign to you.

Job Duties

• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial documents such as services agreements, confidentiality agreements, requests for proposals and supply agreements. Many of the agreements are governed by UK law, so familiarity with the UK legal regime is desirable.
• Provide legal support to business groups, including compliance, client services, research teams, human resources, IT and other business and investment functions regarding strategic initiatives, business negotiations, regulatory matters, legal risks and general company matters. Where external counsel is used, document all advice and communication received.
• Support compliance and regulatory responsibilities of the Company and its affiliate company and of the offices of members of the Group as may be deemed necessary.
• Monitor compliance with Cyprus regulator circulars, Cyprus legislation and EU Regulations.
• Assess and manage regulatory risk and conduct internal audits and procedures as may be deemed necessary.
• Organise regular training sessions for employees to communicate regulatory changes.
• Deal with GDPR matters in general and ensure that the legal entities comply with applicable local data protection legislation.
• Assist the Head of Legal and Compliance in Cyprus and the Global Head of Legal and Compliance with administration of Cyprus’s companies’ compliance program and the Group’s compliance program and its related policies and procedures.
• Manage legal matters, including support on global legal projects and matters.
• If required, ensure company secretarial books and corporate records are kept up to date.
• Undertake anti-money laundering procedures for clients, complete and document various regulatory requirements. If required, act or deputise as the Company’s Money Laundering Compliance Officer.
• Assist with applications to local regulators and/or in other jurisdictions if required.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance, attend and participate in meetings of the Group Compliance Committee and its sub-committees and undertake ongoing associated management tasks in conjunction with management.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance and/or Head of Legal and Compliance Cyprus, attend and participate in meetings of the Regional Operating Committee.
• Work closely with senior management of members of the Group and ensure that there is good communication of issues.
• Liaise with colleagues and clients at all levels in multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with members of the legal and compliance teams in the US, UK, Asia and Cyprus and participate in legal and compliance team meetings.
• If so required by Global Head of Legal and Compliance, attend Client and other external events.

Job Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Cyprus with 3 – 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory (CySEC) and compliance matters and general knowledge of practices and procedures within the investment adviser industry.
• Familiarity with European data protection laws is desirable.
• Familiarity with employment law and intellectual property law.
• Ability to provide effective advice whilst helping to ensure that arrangements there and in the rest of the Group are consistent.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to understand and integrate details of a business operational environment in applying legal and policy requirements.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent organizational/time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving mentality.
• Highly motivated and confident.
• Abide by the Communication Group policies and procedures as well as the Group’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to compliance reporting, HFDB filing, Information, Communications & Cyber Security Policy, Expense & Travel Policy, etc.
• Sign and comply with terms of the company’s Compliance Manuals and Procedures
• Attendance at company events upon request.

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm (flexibility needed due to working with companies in other jurisdictions) 

Job Benefits

• The company is offering a salary up to 37k gross per annum based on qualifications, experience and skills.
• Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Provident Fund
• 5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave
• Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)
• Free office parking
• What You'll Enjoy:
• A supportive, multi-cultural work environment
• Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines
• Explore different roles within the company after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression
• Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area
• Fun social activities
• Charity Day - a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about
• They are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Legal Counsel / Regulatory Compliance Officer (Dual Role) - VAC-A2664. We look forward to hearing from you!