Junior In-House Lawyer

AEON Payment Technologies is a payment system solution provider with a Payment Institution License granted by the Central Bank of Cyprus. We offer a comprehensive range of services in the payment processing industry, including Schemes and Proprietary Debit/Credit/Prepaid Card Issuing, Clearing, Authorization, Reconciliation, Merchant Acquiring, Transaction Management, Infrastructure Support and Maintenance, PCI Compliance, Schemes Compliance, end-to-end Processing, and Consultancy.

We are looking for a motivated
Junior In-House Lawyer
to join our growing team in Nicosia.

Job Description: Junior In-House Lawyer

Location:
Nicosia, Cyprus

Company:
Aeon Payment Technologies

Working Hours:
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (1-hour lunch break)

Key Responsibilities

• Support AEON in interpreting and applying Cyprus and EU regulatory frameworks relevant to payment institutions/EMI, including but not limited to PSD2/PSD3, AML, and GDPR.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Assist in preparing legal documentation for licensing, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting to the Cyprus Central Bank and other authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Monitor, review, and interpret card scheme rules and requirements (e.g. Visa, Mastercard etc.) to ensure AEON remains compliant.
• Assist in drafting, review internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Provide legal advice on laws/regulation/directives that relate to the activities of the company.
• Support the compliance function in AML/KYC policy drafting and transaction monitoring legal frameworks.
• Provide legal guidance on data protection compliance, including support on GDPR implementation, General Terms & Conditions, data processing activities, privacy notices, and data subject rights management.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and regulators as required.
• Contribute to training sessions for internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
• Assist in dispute resolution and litigation management.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); admission to the Cyprus Bar Association is an advantage.
• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in corporate/commercial law or compliance.
• Knowledge of data protection laws (GDPR), prior DPO experience or certification is an asset.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Greek.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Private health insurance and other benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and career growth prospects.
• A collaborative workplace in the heart of Nicosia.

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