Legal Advisor CY
About SFORS
SFORS is a system where traders succeed!
We trade in global financial markets and are among the key players in proprietary trading and pre-market trading. For 20 years, our success has been driven by continuous investment in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies — all focused on enabling our traders to succeed.
SFORS operates exclusively with its own proprietary funds and does not rely on third-party investments. Today, our team consists of 550+ specialists, the majority of whom are traders.
We are looking for a Junior Legal Advisor to join our in-house Legal team in Larnaca, Cyprus.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented legal professional to support our Legal team with day-to-day corporate, contractual, and KYC & compliance matters. This role is ideal for a junior legal professional who wants to develop practical in-house experience in an international business environment.
Responsibilities
Corporate Legal Support
Prepare and maintain standard corporate documents, including resolutions, powers of attorney, applications, and forms.
Coordinate document signing, certification, apostillation, and submissions to the Registrar of Companies.
Liaise with corporate service providers and maintain corporate records, registers, and companies files.
Contract Management
Prepare standard agreements, addenda, and other contractual documents based on approved templates.
Make routine amendments to contracts under the guidance of the Legal Department.
Maintain the contract register, monitor deadlines, and ensure proper execution and archiving.
KYC & Compliance Support
Prepare and update KYC document packages for banks, auditors, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
Collect and maintain required corporate and identification documents.
Liaise with internal teams and external corporate providers to obtain the necessary documentation.
Requirements
1+ year of relevant experience in a legal, corporate, preferably in a law firm.
University degree in Law.
English — B2 or above.
Knowledge of corporate law and experience preparing corporate documents.
Understanding of contract law and the ability to adapt agreements in line with applicable legal requirements.
Basic knowledge of KYC and compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately with legal documentation and deadlines.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to learn.
We Offer
Work-Life Balance: 21 days of paid annual leave plus all official public holidays.
Travel Perks: Complimentary stay at the company’s corporate apartments in Dubai during your annual leave or business trips.
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical insurance, corporate massage therapy, and mental health support (reimbursement for sessions with a psychologist).
Sports & Fitness: Free access to corporate sports clubs (padel, yoga, cycling, running, volleyball, swimming) + partial reimbursement for gym memberships, tennis training, and rehabilitation programs.
Growth & Development: Financial sponsorship for external education and professional certifications, full access to internal learning programs, guest speaker sessions, and a corporate library.
Community & Culture: A vibrant corporate life with regular social and cultural events, team-building activities, and memorable team gatherings.