An innovative start-up tech company with offices in Limassol is working in partnership with GRS Recruitment to hire a Legal and Compliance Executive to join their team. The successful candidate will be leading the company’s licensing, legal structuring and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions. This is the ideal opportunity for a pragmatic legal expert with experience in offshore CFD brokerage licensing (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.) and contract management. The main responsibilities include legal drafting, regulatory compliance, and acting as a cross-functional problem solver. If your profile meets the below criteria, this is a great opportunity for you to shape the legal foundation of the company and lead the compliance function from the ground up.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee offshore licensing and compliance (Seychelles, Mauritius, etc.).
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Liaise with regulators, legal advisors, and corporate service providers.
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Coordinate audits, filings, and regulatory checks.
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Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (clients, IBs, staff, service providers).
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Advise CEO and teams on legal and regulatory matters.
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Spot and resolve legal risks and compliance gaps.
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Maintain internal policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
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Organise external lawyers to handle corporate governance, secretarial duties, and documentation.
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Build and scale legal and compliance operations.
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Ensure effective KYC, AML, and data protection processes.
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Support PSP, bank, and LP relationships from a legal/compliance side.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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5+ years of legal and/or compliance experience in the CFD industry is an absolute must.
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Strong understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks, including Mauritius and Seychelles.
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Proven experience drafting and managing commercial agreements.
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Ability to think strategically and solve cross-functional legal challenges.
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Track record of working with PSPs, banks, and regulators from a legal standpoint.
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Law degree (LLB or equivalent); additional compliance certifications are a plus.
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Native or fluent Russian or Ukrainian speaker with excellent command of the English language.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to Ioulia Ananikidou,
ioulia@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342720 for further information.