CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a regulated Investment Firm with offices across Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Legal Advisor & DPO (Dual Role) to join their growing team based in Nicosia. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to the Company, including drafting and reviewing various types of commercial and corporate documents and agreements, as well as acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Company. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, who possess approximately 4+ years of post-qualification experience in a relevant role, gained working for a Law Firm and/or as an in-house legal advisor. In addition, you will need to hold approximately 2+ years of experience in data protection compliance gained working in the Banking and/or Financial Services sectors. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including a Provident Fund, Medical Insurance, Annual Bonuses, and Hybrid working conditions. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Providing day to day legal support to the Company, including drafting and reviewing various types of legal documents and agreements, mainly commercial (e.g., Marketing/IO/T&C/License Agreements), and corporate ones (e.g., Share Purchasing Agreements/NDA/Service Agreements).
• Providing internal legal advice and opinions.
• Performing research on legal cases.
• Cooperating with independent external law offices.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
• Generating reports, coordinating responses, and compiling information/documentation requested by various departments and external professionals (i.e. auditors, banks, external counsels, etc.).
• Acting as the Data Protection Officer of the Company.
• Enhancing company and employee awareness on data protection matters (incl. delivery of trainings), and acting as the point of contact for any related matters.
• Monitoring and overseeing compliance with all legislation in relation to data protection.
• Handling issues related to personal data protection (including drafting of documents and ensuring continuous compliance with the GDPR).
• Providing advice where a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been carried out and monitoring its performance.
• Drafting new and review/amending existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with the relevant departments.
• Maintaining records of all data processing activities of the Company.
• Keeping up to date with internal IT systems and processes and in turn collaborating with the relevant IT teams to handle relevant data and security matters.
• Cooperating with Data Protection Authorities and acting as a contact person on issues relating to processing and data protection law and framework.
• Providing recommendations for the implementation of relevant technical and organizational measures.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Master of Laws or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage.
• Admission to the Cyprus Bar Association.
• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer at a law firm and/or as an in-house legal advisor.
• At least 2 years of experience in data protection compliance in the banking or financial services sectors.
• Sound knowledge of laws, regulations and directives (Local and EU) relevant to data protection.
• Previous experience with regulated Firm will be considered an advantage
• Previous experience in the FX/CFDs industry will be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English and good drafting ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resourceful with excellent analytical and problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, ‘gets things done’, ambitious.
• Dynamic, flexible with strong attention to detail.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working model.
• Medical insurance.
• Provident fund.
• Training and development opportunities.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7752. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.