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Location: Hybrid,Limassol
Reference: 8215
Date Posted: 23/04/2025
Head of Legal & Compliance (Russian/Ukrainian Speaking)
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking technology company with a mission to revolutionize the world of trading, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Legal & Compliance (Russian/Ukrainian Speaking) to join their growing team based in Limassol. As the Head of Legal & Compliance, you will lead licensing, legal structuring, and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions. Your role will include legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and acting as a cross-functional problem solver. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, who possess 5+ years of relevant legal and/or compliance experience gained working in the CFD industry, with a strong understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks, including Mauritius and Seychelles. Fluency in either Russian and/or Ukrainian is a must, along with excellent communication skills in English. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes a generous base salary, hybrid working options, gym membership allowance, 24 days paid annual leave, and sponsorship for non-EU nationals.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee
offshore licensing and compliance (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.).
- Liaise
with regulators, legal advisors, and corporate service providers.
- Coordinate
audits, filings, and regulatory checks.
- Draft,
review, and negotiate contracts (clients, IBs, staff, service providers).
- Advise
CEO and teams on legal and regulatory matters.
- Spot
and resolve legal risks and compliance gaps.
- Maintain
internal policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
- Organise
external lawyers to handle corporate governance, secretarial duties, and
documentation.
- Build
and scale legal and compliance operations.
- Ensure
effective KYC, AML, and data protection processes.
- Support
PSP, bank, and LP relationships from a legal/compliance side.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Law
degree (LLB or equivalent); additional compliance certifications are a
plus.
- 5+
years of legal and/or compliance experience in the CFD industry is an
absolute must.
- Strong
understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks, including Mauritius and
Seychelles.
- Proven
experience drafting and managing commercial agreements.
- Ability
to think strategically and solve cross-functional legal challenges.
- Track
record of working with PSPs, banks, and regulators from a legal
standpoint.
- English
- fluent, with Russian or Ukrainian - fluent.
Key Benefits:
- Competitive
and attractive compensation.
- Hybrid
work schedule.
- Working
permit for Non-EU nationals.
- 24 days
of paid Annual Leave.
- Gym membership allowance.
To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to [email protected] quoting the above job title. 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.
