Vacancy: Legal Manager and AML Compliance Officer, Pelagic Partners, Limassol, Cyprus

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documents.
• Research and analyze legal issues and advise the management team on the legal implications of their decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreement, including but not limited to ship management contracts, vessel sales and acquisitions, new building and supervision agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, public disclosures, and others.
• Autonomously lead the Legal and Anti-Money Laundering Function with minimal guidance and interference from the management team.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the management team on all legal matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure continuous compliance.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel and other legal advisors.
• Oversee regulatory and compliance matters.
• Design and monitor anti-money laundering policies and procedures in line with the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC) regulatory requirements.
• Lead the dynamic implementation of the regulatory requirements in the client onboarding process and verification.
• Handle all communications and reporting to CySEC related to anti-money laundering.
• Develop and manage the legal department budget.

Suitable Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree in Maritime Law (LLM) is considered an advantage.
• CySEC AML certification is considered an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant shipping experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Good command of the English language – any additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Ability to display a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with AIF & AIFM laws and regulations and CySEC directives and circulars.
• Sound understanding of relevant laws and regulations including AML and KYC procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to complex situations.
• Proven IT literacy with Microsoft O365 and other equivalents.

What do you get?

• Become part of a fast-growing team that established the biggest shipping fund in Cyprus in less than 18 months.
• The potential opportunity of building and leading your own legal team in line with scalability and success.
• A full-time contract with a competitive remuneration package according to qualifications and experience, including Pension Fund and 13^th Salary.
• Paid annual leave and sick days.
• An energetic and friendly multicultural environment.
• A comfortable and modern working space.
• Opportunities for training and development alongside further career opportunities.