Worldwiders

Corporate Legal Counsel in Cyprus

Worldwiders Full-time 2 days ago
Legal Counsel

Job Description

Corporate Legal Counsel

Location: Cyprus
Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

A leading international company within the iGaming industry is looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join its Legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to work on complex cross-border corporate matters, corporate governance, M&A projects, and strategic initiatives within a fast-growing international group. You will partner closely with senior leadership, advising on corporate legal matters while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on corporate governance, company law, and strategic corporate matters across the Group.

  • Support Boards of Directors and Board Committees, including preparing board and shareholder resolutions, meeting documentation, and maintaining corporate records.

  • Manage corporate housekeeping activities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Liaise with company registries, regulatory authorities, and external corporate service providers.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate legal documents, including:

    • Board and shareholder resolutions

    • Powers of attorney

    • Constitutional documents

    • Intercompany agreements

    • Financing and loan agreements

    • Share issuances and transfers

    • Capital reorganisations

  • Support the incorporation, restructuring, and ongoing management of international group entities.

  • Assist with mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, investments, financing transactions, and legal due diligence.

  • Advise internal stakeholders on corporate, governance, financing, intellectual property, and general commercial matters.

  • Coordinate external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of corporate governance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

  • Support strategic business projects alongside senior management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); an LLM is considered an advantage.

  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in your jurisdiction.

  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law.

  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, company law, and corporate administration.

  • Experience managing corporate records, statutory filings, and Registrar of Companies procedures.

  • Experience supporting M&A, corporate restructurings, financing transactions, or cross-border projects is highly desirable.

  • Experience within a regulated industry (financial services, fintech, iGaming, payments, or similar) is an advantage.

  • iGaming or licensing experience is considered a strong plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal English.

  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working model.

  • Private health insurance.

  • Pension scheme.

  • Birthday and special occasion vouchers.

  • Modern office with fully equipped kitchen and social spaces.

  • Regular company events, team activities, and wellness initiatives.

  • Casual dress code.

  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

  • The opportunity to work on high-profile international legal matters within a globally recognised organisation.

Worldwiders Recruitment
Worldwiders is a global recruitment company specializing in executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. Since our journey began in 2016, we have become a trusted partner for tailor-made recruitment solutions, connecting top talent with prestigious opportunities across the globe. With a proven track record of more than 7,000 successful placements and 400+ satisfied partners in over 40 countries, our expertise ensures we match the right talent with the right company to drive career growth and organizational success.
Worldwiders also serves as the umbrella organization behind our specialized recruitment brands, Nordic Jobs Worldwide and Multilingual Jobs Worldwide. Each brand focuses on specific markets and talent segments, enabling us to deliver highly targeted recruitment solutions while benefiting from the global reach, expertise, and network of the Worldwiders group.
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