Legal Advisor
- Hybrid
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
- Legal
Job description
This is a great opportunity for a high calibre and experienced professional who seeks a position of challenge in a fast pace and dynamic environment. The Senior Legal Advisor/DPO position is based in Nicosia and will be reporting to the Head of Legal.
Responsibilities
Providing day to day legal support to the Company, including drafting and reviewing various types of legal documents and agreements, mainly commercial (e.g., Marketing/IO/T&C/License Agreements), and corporate ones (e.g., Share Purchasing Agreements/NDA/Service Agreements).
Providing internal legal advice and opinions.
Performing research on legal cases.
Cooperating with independent external law offices.
Supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Generating reports, coordinating responses, and compiling information/documentation requested by various departments and external professionals (i.e. auditors, banks, external counsels, etc.).
Acting as the Data Protection Officer of the Company.
Enhancing company and employee awareness on data protection matters (incl. delivery of trainings), and acting as the point of contact for any related matters.
Monitoring and overseeing compliance with all legislation in relation to data protection.
Handling issues related to personal data protection (including drafting of documents and ensuring continuous compliance with the GDPR).
Providing advice where a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been carried out and monitoring its performance.
Drafting new and review/amending existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with the relevant departments.
Maintaining records of all data processing activities of the Company.
Keeping up to date with internal IT systems and processes and in turn collaborating with the relevant IT teams to handle relevant data and security matters.
Cooperating with Data Protection Authorities and acting as a contact person on issues relating to processing and data protection law and framework.
Providing recommendations for the implementation of relevant technical and organizational measures.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law preferably from a common law jurisdiction.
Master of Laws or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage.
Admission to the Cyprus Bar Association.
At least 4 years of post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer at a law firm and/or as an in-house legal advisor.
At least 2 years of experience in data protection compliance in the banking or financial services sector.
Sound knowledge of laws, regulations and directives (Local and EU) relevant to data protection.
Previous experience with regulated Firm will be considered an advantage.
Previous experience in the FX/CFDs industry will be considered an advantage.
Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English and good drafting ability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Resourceful with excellent analytical and problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Self- motivated, ‘gets things done’, ambitious.
Dynamic, flexible with strong attention to detail.
Main Benefits
Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Hybrid working model.
Medical Insurance coverage.
Provident Plan Scheme.
Training Opportunities.
Friendly working environment.
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
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