Commercial Law Manager – Cyprus
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Law Manager to strengthen our global legal function and drive excellence in commercial contracting. In this role, you will lead HQ-level contract governance, oversee complex and high-risk agreements, and develop best-practice tools for legal teams worldwide. You will shape contractual frameworks for new business initiatives, guide cross-border projects, and collaborate with experts across IP, Data Protection, and Compliance. This position requires a seasoned commercial lawyer with strong international experience, advanced contract drafting skills, and the ability to balance risk management with business priorities.
- Oversee and further improve the contract review process at the HQ level, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and risk based decision making.
- Review and advise on complex, high risk, and strategically important commercial agreements. Identify material legal and commercial risks and coordinate with subject matter experts (IP, Data Protection, Compliance) where needed.
- Lead the development and maintenance of templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and review checklists for use by HQ lawyers and regional teams.
- Support global and cross border business initiatives by structuring contractual frameworks for new projects and commercial tests.
- Lead and coordinate special legal projects, collaborating closely with cross functional teams and departments.
- More than 8 years of experience in commercial and contract law.
- Experience working in international companies; background in the ride hailing or IT sector is a plus.
- Strong expertise in drafting and reviewing complex B2B agreements and partnership structures.
- Ability to maintain a risk oriented approach while addressing business needs.
- Experience in establishing or optimizing contract processes and workflows.
- Experience working with CLM systems.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills; ability to guide less senior lawyers and collaborate across cultures and time zones.
- Strategic mindset combined with a readiness to be hands on when needed.
- Fluent written and spoken English (B2 level or higher).
- Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
- Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule
- Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully payed additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
- Fitness club membership discount
