Legal Specialist, Limassol, Cyprus

Emerald Zebra Recruitment is inviting experienced Legal Specialist to explore this great job opportunity. You will be join onsite our client as a Legal Specialist at their Limassol Cyprus office. Our client is a leading group of companies operating across Financial and Fintech industries with regulated entities under UK and EU supervisory authorities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a dynamic fast-growing international organization.

The Role:

This high-impact role combines corporate commercial and regulatory legal responsibilities providing support to senior management and cross-functional teams in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements NDAs and service contracts.
• Support corporate housekeeping (company formations board resolutions statutory filings).
• Conduct legal research on fintech financial services and DeFi regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislative developments and provide summaries or recommendations.
• Identify potential legal risks and escalate as needed.
• Maintain legal documentation and support governance and compliance initiatives.
• Liaise with external counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams on corporate transactions and projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Law degree and qualification to practice in an EU jurisdiction (Cyprus Greece or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years experience in corporate commercial or regulatory law ideally in fintech payments or financial services.
• Familiarity with EU frameworks (PSD2 AMLD MiCA) is a plus.
• Strong drafting negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with external counsel and regulators.
• Excellent English both written and verbal; Greek is advantageous.

Why Apply:

• Salary Range: EUR 48000 - 50000 gross/year based on experience
• High-impact role influencing legal and regulatory decisions in a growing international group.
• Entrepreneurial fast-paced environment with exposure to multiple financial sectors.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Company-provided lunch
• Car petrol allowance

Application Process:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV via Emerald Zebra Recruitment by visiting the link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.