Senior Legal Officer with background in managing
complex legal issues and a comprehensive understanding of domestic and international laws and regulations. Expert in providing strategic guidance and consultation on a wide range of commercial matters, particularly within the financial sector. Extensive experience in regulatory compliance and AML sectors, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and effectively mitigating risks that may arise.
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, agreements, and legal documents such as partnership agreements, PSP agreements, NDAs, etc.
Monitors and interprets regulatory changes relevant to the company’s operations, ensuring the company's compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Provides support to all in house teams in resolving any legal/ compliance related issues including reports completion, etc.
Negotiates terms and conditions for the company with external suppliers and clients.
Contributes to project planning and implementation.
Advises on GDPR related issues.
Handles clients' complaints.
Serves as the key liaison between the company and regulatory authorities
Prepared new and/or updated existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with CySEC and FSA rules and regulations.
Conducted periodic internal reviews and audits to ensure that company`s operations are in accordance with regulations and internal policies/procedures.
Provided compliance and AML guidance to all in house teams.
Handled the KYC verification process for retail and institutional clients.
Conducted periodic trainings to keep employees abreast of industry regulatory and legislative developments.
Reported suspicious transactions to relevant external bodies and regulators.
Reviewed, amended and approved marketing communications.
Provided assistance to maintain and update internal policies and procedures of the company.
Oversaw onboarding of clients, ensured proper monitoring of client transactions and implemented a source of funds policy.
Assisted in the implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Program by carrying out compliance reviews and checks.
Drafted legal documents including pleadings, petitions, loan agreements, etc.
Assisted senior attorneys with trial preparation by organizing evidence and researching laws related to assigned cases.
Attended court hearings and represented clients on behalf of attorneys.
Maintained accurate and organized legal files and databases
Translated judicial documents.
Legal Analysis
Legal Research
Contract drafting
Ability to multitask
Communication skills
Project Management
Time Management
Microsoft Office and Docusign
CySEC Advanced Certification
CySEC AML Certification
Licensed members of the Cyprus Bar Association