A market leader in global financial services and next-generation multi-channel trading software systems, are working with GRS to recruit a Senior Legal Officer / DPO to join their rapidly expanding Nicosia operation. The successful candidate will have previous experience in both commercial and data protection law. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then this Nicosia based Senior Legal Officer / DPO position would be a great career move in joining a company who believe that their greatest success is their people and where you can grow your career to new heights.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Providing day to day legal support to the Company, including drafting and reviewing various types of legal documents and agreements, mainly commercial (e.g., Marketing/IO/T&C/License Agreements), and corporate ones (e.g., Share Purchasing Agreements/NDA/Service Agreements).
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Providing internal legal advice and opinions.
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Performing research on legal cases.
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Cooperating with independent external law offices.
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Supporting the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
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Generating reports, coordinating responses, and compiling information/documentation requested by various departments and external professionals (i.e. auditors, banks, external counsels, etc.).
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Acting as the Data Protection Officer of the Company.
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Enhancing company and employee awareness on data protection matters (incl. delivery of training), and acting as the point of contact for any related matters.
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Monitoring and overseeing compliance with all legislation in relation to data protection.
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Handling issues related to personal data protection (including drafting of documents and ensuring continuous compliance with the GDPR).
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Providing advice where a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been carried out and monitoring its performance.
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Drafting new and review/amending existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with the relevant departments.
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Maintaining records of all data processing activities of the Company.
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Keeping up to date with internal IT systems and processes and in turn collaborating with the relevant IT teams to handle relevant data and security matters.
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Cooperating with Data Protection Authorities and acting as a contact person on issues relating to processing and data protection law and framework.
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Providing recommendations for the implementation of relevant technical and organizational measures.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Bachelor’s degree in Law preferably from a common law jurisdiction.
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Master of Laws or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage.
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Admission to the Cyprus Bar Association.
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At least 4 years of post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer at a law firm and/or as an in-house legal advisor.
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At least 2 years of experience in data protection compliance in the banking or financial services sector.
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Sound knowledge of laws, regulations and directives (Local and EU) relevant to data protection.
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Previous experience with regulated Firm will be considered an advantage.
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Previous experience in the FX/CFDs industry will be considered an advantage.
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Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English and good drafting ability.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Resourceful with excellent analytical and problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
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Self- motivated, ‘gets things done’, ambitious.
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Dynamic, flexible with strong attention to detail.
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
Ross Pitman ,
ross@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.