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In house Legal Associate Jobs in Limassol, Cyprus at GRS Recruitment
Title: In house Legal Associate
Company: GRS Recruitment
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
GRS Recruitment is working on behalf of an established and highly reputable international brand in Limassol, who are seeking an In-House Legal Associate to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic international environment offering excellent long-term career prospects and an attractive benefits package. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and fast-paced business where they will play a key role across corporate, commercial, GDPR, and compliance matters while working closely with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As In-House Legal Counsel, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice on corporate, commercial, GDPR, and data protection matters
- Ensuring the Group’s companies comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws and regulations
- Acting as the main point of contact for privacy and data protection matters across the Group
- Conducting GDPR awareness and refresher training sessions
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, corporate documents, and internal policies
- Supporting corporate governance and day-to-day legal operations
- Conducting legal and regulatory research and providing practical legal guidance
- Liaising with external counsel, advisors, consultants, and regulatory authorities across various jurisdictions
- Coordinating and managing external legal advice and compliance projects
- Assisting with risk management, internal compliance reviews, and ad hoc legal matters
- Supporting various corporate and operational projects as required
- Provide legal guidance on GDPR compliance and data protection regulations relevant to the company’s operations.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to human resources and shipping activities.
- Ensure that all company policies comply with applicable legal standards, including privacy and data security protocols.
- Assist in handling legal disputes or issues that may arise within the scope of the company's operations.
- Stay updated on legal developments affecting data protection, GDPR, and shipping legislation to advise the company accordingly.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement and maintain GDPR data protection measures and best practices.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Solid relevant experience within a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Strong experience in corporate and commercial law
- Solid expertise in GDPR, data protection, and privacy matters
- Experience advising on GDPR regulatory compliance
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- Strong commercial awareness and business-oriented mindset
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Qualified Lawyer / Admitted Advocate preferred
- Professional certifications in Data Protection or Privacy (e.g. CIPP/E) will be considered an advantage
