Head of Legal — FX/CFD Broker

About the Role

International FX/CFD broker in Limassol is hiring a Head of Legal with 3–5 years of experience in financial services, regulated brokerage, or legal/compliance in the forex or CFD industry. Formal legal qualification preferred but not mandatory — practical experience in a regulated environment considered. Russian required. €4,500 – €7,000 net/month. Cyprus-based or willing to relocate.

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Requirements

• 3–5 years of legal or compliance experience in financial services, a regulated FX/CFD or investment firm, or a legal advisory role serving the brokerage industry — mandatory
• Legal background preferred — LLB or equivalent qualification is an advantage but candidates with equivalent practical experience in a legal or compliance role at a regulated financial firm will be considered
• Familiarity with international financial services regulation — experience working with or for entities regulated in multiple jurisdictions is a strong advantage
• Good level of Russian — written and spoken — mandatory. Bilingual English/Russian capability strongly preferred
• Based in Cyprus or willing to relocate to Limassol — this is a full-time on-site role
• Exposure to compliance functions — AML/CFT, regulatory reporting, KYC/CDD, or internal audit — is a strong advantage
• Experience drafting and reviewing client-facing legal documentation — terms and conditions, client agreements, privacy policies, risk disclosures
• Experience managing external counsel relationships
• Strong commercial awareness — ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a regulated brokerage environment
• Clean professional and regulatory record — no adverse findings or sanctions

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function of the FX/CFD brokerage — managing all legal matters, regulatory submissions, and external counsel relationships
• Draft, review, and maintain all client-facing legal documentation — client agreements, terms and conditions, risk disclosures, privacy policies, and marketing disclaimers — ensuring compliance with CySEC and MiFID II requirements
• Advise the business on all legal matters including product development, new market entry, commercial agreements, and corporate governance
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates — assessing legal impact and supporting implementation of required changes
• Manage regulatory correspondence and licence-related matters in collaboration with the Compliance department
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts — introducing broker agreements, technology provider agreements, liquidity provider agreements, and white label arrangements
• Support the Compliance team on AML/CFT matters where legal input is required — sanctions screening, suspicious activity reporting, and regulatory investigations
• Manage litigation, disputes, and claims involving the firm — coordinating with external counsel as required
• Provide legal guidance on data protection and privacy obligations applicable across the firm's operating jurisdictions
• Report to senior management and the Board on all material legal matters, risks, and regulatory developments