Legal , Human Resources , Compliance
Location: Nicosia
Reference: 7877
Date Posted: 20/12/2024
Internal Legal Advisor
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CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a global provider of Employment Solutions including Payroll, Benefits & Immigration services, we are seeking to recruit an Internal Legal Advisor to join their growing team based in Nicosia. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for managing global employment compliance, as well as overseeing legal content and developing an expansive knowledge base on international labour and tax laws. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, Compliance, Business Administration, or another relevant field, who possess approximately 3+ years of experience in legal advisory compliance, or a related field, with a focus on global employment, labour law, and tax compliance. You will need to hold experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents, particularly those concerning global employment and HR compliance, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience.
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Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Conducts legal research and provides advisory on global employment compliance.
  • Reviews, drafts, and revises legal documents (contracts, clauses, addendums) for global HR compliance.
  • Responds to clients' and partners' inquiries on legal matters, offering comprehensive advice.
  • Creates and updates legal content focusing on: Labor Law sections (including updates to employment regulations) & Tax Law sections (with a focus on employer/employee contributions and tax rates).
  • Writes additional legal subsections as required (e.g., non-competition clauses).
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge base on compliant global employment practices.
  • Completes and updates the knowledge base regularly to reflect the most accurate employment practices across the globe.
  • Provides ad hoc advisory on global taxation rules and payroll requirements.
  • Communicates legislative changes to senior management and relevant teams, ensuring compliance knowledge is embedded throughout the organization.
  • Oversees the integration of content into marketing strategies, working with the team to determine which content should be free or gated.

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Master's Degree or professional certification in legal compliance, international law, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in legal advisory, compliance, or a related field, with a focus on global employment, labour law, and tax compliance.
  • Experience in multinational environments dealing with employment regulations across various countries, especially in global professional employment organizations (PEO) or HR outsourcing companies.
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents, particularly those concerning global employment and HR compliance.
  • Proven ability to perform legal research and provide advisory services on complex legal and tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects related to global compliance initiatives, such as managing knowledge bases or developing legal content.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration, particularly working with marketing, legal, and product teams.
  • Proficiency in both written and verbal English.

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