Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic Legal department.

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to the Chief Legal Officer in a variety of commercial topics (Digital Services Act, Audio-visual Media Services Directive, Online Safety Act, DAC7, GDPR, labor law, corporate law etc.);

• Taking the lead in negotiating contract and advising on a wide variety of commercial contracts including payment service provider agreements, NDAs and marketing agreements;

• Assisting with international compliance and regulatory issues;

• Collaborating with external legal counsel on jurisdiction-specific matters, including litigation, enforcement and license applications;

• Researching and evaluating different risk to the business and its operations;

• Contributing to training the team and other stakeholders and to build up legal know-how within the business;

• Contributing to the brand protection tasks of the company.

Requirements

• Possession of a Law degree (LLB is required; LLM would be considered an advantage), preferably obtained from a UK university;

• Admitted Attorney to the Bar of the State of origin;

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Legal Counsel within an international business environment of IT industry or related.

• In-depth knowledge and strong understanding of corporate law, regulations, and procedures;

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Russian would be an additional asset;

• Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with excellent organisational skills;

• A proactive approach with the ability to assume early responsibility and take the lead on relevant matters;

• A high level of professional ethics, integrity, and discretion;

• Strong analytical skills with sound judgement and the ability to evaluate complex situations and information effectively.

Conditions

• EU-based employment contract.

• Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments.

• Private medical insurance for you and your family, a corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included), and interest-free support for car purchases.