Investment / Asset Management

Cyprus

Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd

Lawyers

Who We Are​Albourne is a global financial services company. Our objective is to advise our clients to be the best investors they can be. The company’s main areas of focus are fund research, portfolio and risk advice, FinTech and implementation. The Nicosia office opened in 1998, we currently have over 320 dynamic employees – and are looking to have more to join our teams across various functions.​Role in Brief​&nbsp;We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded&nbsp;Legal Counsel&nbsp;to join our in-house Legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of legal matters across commercial contracts, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance for both our Cyprus entity and other members of our international group.You will provide legal guidance across the business, with particular focus on supporting operations in regulated environments and advising on the legal implications of compliance and risk-related activities. This is a high-impact role suited to a lawyer who enjoys working at the intersection of business, regulation, and strategy.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;Contractual &amp; Commercial Legal Support<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, RFQs, and vendor arrangements (many governed by UK law).</li><li>Advise internal teams on legal risks and opportunities relating to client engagements, commercial initiatives, and strategic partnerships.</li></ul>&nbsp;Cross-Functional Legal Advisory<ul><li>Provide practical legal guidance to departments such as client services, research, HR, IT, and compliance on business matters, regulatory developments, and internal policies.</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel where appropriate and maintain documentation of legal advice received.</li></ul>&nbsp;Regulatory Legal Oversight<ul><li>Monitor and interpret Cyprus and EU regulatory developments affecting the business, including CySEC circulars and directives.</li><li>Assist with regulatory filings, applications, and correspondence in Cyprus and other jurisdictions as needed.</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory expectations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC) Support<ul><li>Contribute to the management and oversight of the firm’s internal governance processes, including policy updates, procedural audits, and risk assessments.</li><li>Participate in training initiatives to raise awareness of key regulatory and legal issues across the business.</li><li>Support the firm’s data protection obligations, including GDPR compliance, and liaise with relevant stakeholders on privacy matters.</li></ul>&nbsp;Anti-Financial Crime Support<ul><li>Assist with KYC/AML processes for clients and support regulatory reporting obligations.</li><li>Where appropriate, support or deputise for the local MLCO function under the direction of senior legal leadership.</li></ul>&nbsp;Corporate Support &amp; Governance<ul><li>Maintain corporate records and company secretarial documentation where required.</li><li>Engage in group-level initiatives and collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues in the UK, US, Asia, and Cyprus.</li><li>Participate in committee meetings and project working groups to support internal governance and compliance monitoring.</li></ul>&nbsp;Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, clients, and external counsel.</li><li>Support the legal team’s presence at client events or external forums when needed.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Who you are&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Qualified lawyer in Cyprus or the UK with 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.</li><li>Solid experience in commercial legal practice with exposure to regulated environments.</li><li>Familiarity with the CySEC and/or FCA regulatory landscape, preferably within investment or financial services will be considered as an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of data protection, employment law, or IP is a plus.</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills &amp; Attributes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong analytical and drafting skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Commercially astute and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance legal integrity with business priorities.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders.</li><li>Comfortable working across functions and jurisdictions in a dynamic, international environment.</li><li>Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative.</li><li>Abide by the Communication Group policies and procedures as well as the Albourne Group’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to compliance reporting, HFDB filing, Information, Communications &amp; Cyber Security Policy, Expense &amp; Travel Policy, etc.</li><li>Sign and comply with terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals and Procedures</li><li>Eligible to work in Cyprus​.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why Join Us?&nbsp;<ul><li>Work at the heart of a high-performing legal team with global reach and influence.</li><li>Shape and support key business and regulatory initiatives in a growing, fast-paced organisation.</li><li>Gain exposure to cross-border legal work in a well-established and collaborative firm culture.</li><li>Enjoy autonomy, impact, and professional development within a legal-first structure.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;What We Offer​&nbsp;<ul><li>Support for professional qualifications (such as CFA and CAIA)</li><li>Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development</li><li>Medical insurance for you and your dependents</li><li>Provident fund</li><li>Yearly bonus dependent upon performance and company growth</li><li>Opportunity for international travel (i.e., short periods of secondment to other Albourne offices)</li><li>5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave</li><li>Albourne Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)</li><li>Free office parking​</li></ul>&nbsp;What You’ll Enjoy​&nbsp;<ul><li>A supportive, multi-cultural work environment</li><li>Fredom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines</li><li>Explore different roles within Albourne after you master your current role. There are excellent opportunities for horizontal and vertical career progression</li><li>Open plan office equipped with kitchen facilities and communal entertainment area</li><li>Fun social activities</li><li>Charity Day – a day in the year to work on a cause you are passionate about</li><li>We are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness; implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these area​</li></ul>&nbsp;Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.&nbsp;The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.​Interested Candidates can apply via the following applicant link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0e1568df-b02e-4fe2-9488-5c93a2d97c37">https://albourne.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0e1568df-b02e-4fe2-9488-5c93a2d97c37</a>Successful candidates will be required to comply with the terms of Albourne’s compliance manuals and procedures.Please click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Ltd.'s Employee Privacy Notice&nbsp;

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