Legal Officer

For our client, an IT Development company that manages and monetizes web-applications worldwide, we are looking for a Legal Officer (Associate) for a full-time, permanent employment in Cyprus. The role will be hybrid-remote in the office in Limassol.


As a Legal Officer you will ensure business-aligned legal support for a global, remote ecosystem of entities worldwide - covering cross-border contracts, corporate governance across multiple entities, GDPR/data protection, and international regulatory matters.

Not a Cyprus resident yet? Take advantage of our client's relocation package for EU citizens and make the sunny island your new home!

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, DPAs) to balance risk while speeding deals
• Maintain corporate housekeeping for International entities (board/shareholder actions, annual returns,UBO filings)
• Support GDPR compliance (DPIAs, ROPAs, SCCs, vendor oversight); document lawful bases and data flows
• Monitor Cyprus/EU regulatory changes (Companies Law, Contract, AML/CTF, sanctions,consumer/e-commerce) and brief teams with clear actions
• Partner with Finance and Operations regarding onboarding (KYC/KYB /AML Compliance) and with HR regarding employee policies and documents
• Own improvement projects (e-signature policy, CLM pilot, retention schedule)

Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree in related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial or in-house legal work (across multiple jurisdictions)
• Solid drafting/negotiation skills across core commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, licensing/SaaS)
• Professional experience of Cyprus Companies Law, EU law, GDPR, and common AML/CTF concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Google Workspace
• Excellent English language knowledge (verbal and written)

Nice to have:


• Admission to the bar in an EU Member State or a recognized international/common-law jurisdiction 
• Experience in financial services/fintech/EMI or tech/Saas
• Exposure to CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign CLM)
• Familiarity with information security frameworks (ISO 27001)

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work setup (remote and from office in Limassol)
  
• Relocation package for EU citizens to support your move to Cyprus
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative team in a fast-growing tech environment
• Genuine opportunities for growth and continuous professional development