Job Description

CareerFinders, on behalf of a client, a dynamic and long-established Law Firm, we are seeking to recruit an Associate Lawyer join their growing Technology, Regulatory and IP department based in Nicosia. As an Associate Lawyer, you will primarily be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, IT services, technology transfer, research and development, distribution, and confidentiality agreements. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, who are qualified members of the Cyprus Bar Association. You will need to possess approximately 3+ years of post-qualification experience in Technology, Commercial, European Regulatory or IP Law, and be fluent in both verbal and written Greek and English. The successful applicant, will need to have good understanding of European digital regulatory frameworks and regulated technology sectors, including the AI Act, Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Data Act, Data Governance Act, electronic communications regulation, cybersecurity (including NIS2) and consumer protection legislation. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, based on skills and experience, which includes 13th salary, Provident Fund, an early Friday finish, and flexible working hours.
 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, IT services, technology transfer, research and development, distribution and confidentiality agreements.
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance, data processing agreements, cross-border data transfers and privacy governance.
• Provide legal advice on European digital and regulated technology sectors,  including the AI Act, Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Data Act, Data Governance Act, electronic communications regulation, cybersecurity (including NIS2)  and consumer protection legislation.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance projects, internal policies, governance frameworks and legal risk assessments.
• Support clients in relation to cybersecurity compliance, data breach response and regulatory investigations.
• Advise clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, licensing and IP portfolio management.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on technology, data protection, EU Regulatory law and IP.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at both Cyprus and EU level and advise clients on their practical implications.
• Collaborate with lawyers across different practice areas on multidisciplinary and cross-border matters.

 

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Degree in Law (LLB).
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Technology, Commercial, European Regulatory or IP Law.
• Solid knowledge of Intellectual Property Law and experience advising on commercial IP and technology matters.
• Practical experience in GDPR compliance and data protection.
• Good understanding of European digital regulatory frameworks and regulated technology sectors, including the AI Act, Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Data Act, Data Governance Act, electronic communications regulation, cybersecurity (including NIS2) and consumer protection legislation.
• Experience in any of these areas will be considered an advantage.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property Law.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Greek.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

 

What’s on offer: 

• An attractive salary based on skills and experience.
• 13th salary.
• Provident Fund.
• Early Friday finish (13:00) – every second Friday.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with leading local and international clients across a wide range of industries.
• Exposure to sophisticated cross-border matters involving intellectual property, technology, artificial intelligence, data protection and digital regulation.
• Continuous professional development and specialised training in emerging areas of law.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment.

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number ERG9225. 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.  

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at jobs@careerfinders.com.cy.

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CareerFinders Recruitment Services Ltd

With offices in Nicosia and Limassol, CareerFinders was founded by two recruitment professionals with extensive industry experience both in Cyprus and Internationally. Our core business model is to provide superior recruitment services to both local and international clients and candidates, primarily throughout the Island of Cyprus. Built on foundations of quality, trust and experience our thorough, personal and tailored approach to recruitment assignments sets us above the competition and ensures that both employers and job seekers find that ideal match. The core industry sectors we service include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Banking, Corporate Services, Engineering, Forex/Binary, Information Technology, Shipping, Legal and Oil & Gas.