Head of Legal and Compliance

We are looking for an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead our legal and regulatory function in our offices in Limassol. The ideal candidate will have strong experience within the fintech sector, particularly in payments, acquiring, EMI or other regulated financial services. Experience with crypto and MiCA-related regulatory matters will be considered a significant advantage. Responsibilities Lead the company’s legal and compliance function. Ensure compliance with applicable CySEC, AML, payment-services and regulatory requirements. Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on their impact. Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents. Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures and controls. Oversee AML, KYC, transaction-monitoring and regulatory-reporting obligations. Support licensing applications, regulatory submissions and communication with authorities. Provide practical legal and compliance advice to management and internal teams. Identify regulatory and legal risks and recommend appropriate solutions. Coordinate with external legal advisers, auditors, banking partners and regulators. Promote a strong compliance culture across the business. Qualifications Degree in Law or another relevant field. Proven legal and compliance experience within payments, acquiring, EMI or regulated financial services. Holder of the CySEC Advanced Certification. Holder of a recognised AML certification. Strong understanding of AML, KYC, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting. Experience in crypto, digital assets and MiCA is a significant advantage. Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills. Confident communicator with the ability to advise senior management. Fluent English; Greek or another language is an advantage. Availability to work fully on-site in Limassol. What we offer: A senior role with direct involvement in key business decisions. The opportunity to shape the company’s legal and compliance framework. Competitive salary based on experience. Professional development within the payments and fintech industry. A collaborative, international working environment. Company lunch every Friday. If you have the required experience and are ready to take ownership of a growing legal and compliance function, please send your CV to chrysothemis.e@collect-group.com. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.