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Pantelina Christodoulou

Larnaca

Summary

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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Legal Officer

Skilling Ltd
08.2022 - Current

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

Compliance Officer

Skilling Ltd
05.2021 - 08.2022

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.

Junior Compliance Officer

Naga
11.2020 - 03.2021

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.

Trainee Lawyer

Andreas V. Zachariou & CO. LLC
10.2019 - 10.2020

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.

Education

Master of Laws - Commercial & Maritime Law

Swansea University
Swansea
11.2020

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
05.2018

Skills

Legal Analysis

Legal Research

Contract drafting

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Project Management

Time Management

Microsoft Office and Docusign

Certification

CySEC Advanced Certification

CySEC AML Certification

Licensed members of the Cyprus Bar Association

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Senior Legal Officer

Skilling Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Compliance Officer

Skilling Ltd
05.2021 - 08.2022

Junior Compliance Officer

Naga
11.2020 - 03.2021

Trainee Lawyer

Andreas V. Zachariou & CO. LLC
10.2019 - 10.2020

Master of Laws - Commercial & Maritime Law

Swansea University

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Cyprus
Pantelina Christodoulou