Senior Lawyer (HFT / Fintech)

⚖️ Senior Lawyer (HFT / Fintech)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join a high-frequency trading (HFT) technology company. This role is for a proactive expert ready to not just provide legal advice, but to shape the legal landscape of the business and propose solutions.

Location: Cyprus (Paphos) or UAE (Dubai) Format: Office-based in an international team of professionals

Responsibilities:

• Legal Support: Full legal support for HFT and algorithmic trading activities.
• Advisory: Consulting on financial regulations, market conduct, and trading infrastructure across various jurisdictions.
• Contracts: Drafting and negotiating complex commercial and trading agreements.
• Ownership: Taking responsibility for finding and implementing solutions rather than just highlighting risks.
• Development: Developing new legal structures and initiatives to scale the business and optimize risks.

Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years of legal practice. Relevant experience in HFT, Fintech, digital assets, or banking law (Tier-1 consulting experience is a plus).
• Hard Skills: Deep understanding of financial market mechanics and trading technologies.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work under high responsibility, autonomy, and a commercial mindset.
• Language: Fluent English (drafting/negotiation).

What we offer:

• Work in one of the top hubs: a modern office in Cyprus or Dubai.
• A highly professional multicultural environment.
• The opportunity to directly influence the development of a world-class business.