Job Description

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a leading independent Cyprus law firm based in Nicosia, advising local and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters across a broad range of industries and regulated sectors, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Lawyer with substantial experience in financial regulation to join their growing practice. As a Senior Lawyer, you will work closely with partners and clients on a wide range of regulatory and advisory matters involving regulated financial services entities in Cyprus and internationally. Our client is seeking applicants who are qualified lawyers, who possess approximately 7+ years of post-qualification experience, with a strong and demonstrable background in financial services regulation. You will need to have proven experience advising regulated entities and international clients, and have excellent drafting and communication skills in English. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer based on skills and experience, along with the opportunity to work on sophisticated and cross-border regulatory matters.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Advise clients on relevant Banking Regulations.
• Provide regulatory advice relating to the Payment Services Directive (PSD), Payment Institutions & Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs).
• Provide regulatory advice to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and fund managers.
• Provide regulatory advice relating to MiFID and Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs).
• Draft and review regulatory documentation, policies and agreements.
• Conduct licensing, regulatory compliance and ongoing advisory matters to clients.
• Carry out regulatory interaction with the Central Bank of Cyprus and CySEC.

 

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Qualified lawyer admitted in Cyprus or another recognised jurisdiction.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial services regulation.
• Experience advising regulated entities and international clients.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.
• Commercial awareness and strong analytical ability.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively within a team.

 

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Excellent company benefits.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and cross-border regulatory matters.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Exposure to leading local and international clients.

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number ERG9112. 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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About Company

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.