FinTech

Cyprus

MetaQuotes Ltd

Lawyers

As the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s legal strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and managing legal risk. You will lead, mentor, and grow the legal team while being a hands-on advisor on key business and contractual matters.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Legal Strategy &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Execute the company's legal strategy in alignment with corporate goals.</li><li>Advise on legal risks, opportunities, and obligations in all areas of business operations.</li><li>Ensure corporate compliance with local and international legal frameworks.</li></ul></li><li>Team Leadership<ul><li>Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 3 internal lawyers.</li><li>Design training and development plans to up-skill legal staff.</li></ul></li><li>Contracts &amp; Commercial Law<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, NDAs, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.</li><li>Develop templates and streamline contracting processes.</li></ul></li><li>Regulatory &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in relevant jurisdictions.</li><li>Establish internal controls and processes to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, IP, data privacy, export controls).</li></ul></li><li>Dispute Resolution<ul><li>Manage pre-litigation and litigation processes in coordination with external counsel.</li><li>Oversee legal audits and investigations</li></ul></li><li>Stakeholder Communication<ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and various departments (IT, finance, sales).</li><li>Represent the legal function in strategic decision-making and due diligence processes.</li></ul></li></ul>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Law degree from an accredited university and bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.</li><li>Minimum 7–10 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of private practice and in-house experience in tech or SaaS companies.</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring legal team.</li><li>Deep understanding of commercial law, contract negotiation, corporate governance, IP, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong business acumen and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficiency in legal operations and contract management tools is a plus.</li><li>Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is preferred.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A leadership role in a forward-thinking software company.</li><li>Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.</li><li>Diverse and multicultural environment.</li><li>Friendly, positive, and professional team of experts.</li><li>One of the best Medical Insurance companies.</li><li>Daily culinary perks: Complimentary breakfast and lunch, along with an all-day selection of fresh fruit, healthy snacks, premium coffee, and juices.</li></ul>Link to apply: https://www.metaquotes.net/en/company/vacancies/head-legal

Requirements: <ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>University degree in Law,</li><li>Previous experience of at least 3 years in a similar position in the financial or software industry,</li><li>Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights,</li><li>Good understanding and experience with trademark, copyright laws, piracy and other intellectual property issues,</li><li>Holder of the CySEC Basic / Advanced / AML Certificate will be considered an advantage,</li><li>IT literate (excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools),</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written,</li><li>Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures,</li><li>Problem-solving skills, flexibility, and adaptability,</li><li>Attention to detail and quality of work,</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills,</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Duties and/or Responsibilities: <ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Oversee day-to-day legal requirements and responsibilities of the company,</li><li>Responsible for dealing with legal documents, agreements creation, revisions and updates,</li><li>Assist with issues that relate to the infringement of the intellectual property of the company,</li><li>Research for legal solutions to problems related to IP, software as well as online content and provide solutions,</li><li>Deal with legal matters that concern compliance issues with clients.</li></ul>Benefits package: <ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>One of the best Medical Insurance companies - applicable from day one,</li><li>The company provides an all-day kitchen with breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, fruits and fresh juices,</li><li>Work within a fast-growing and dynamic organization,</li><li>Friendly, positive, and professional team of experts,</li><li>Diverse and multicultural environment,</li><li>Corporate Events.&nbsp;</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">Please visit our web site to apply for this job:</div><a href="https://www.metaquotes.net/en/company/vacancies/corporate-lawyer">https://www.metaquotes.net/en/company/vacancies/corporate-lawyer</a>&nbsp;

Head of Legal

Head of Legal

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