Position: Corporate Lawyer
Location: Limassol
Type: Full-time
On behalf of our client, a reputable law firm, we are looking to hire a Corporate Lawyer to join their team in Limassol. This is an opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in dispute resolution to step into a challenging role with a lot of prospects.
Professional and Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of previous experience in the corporate or commercial sector (Post qualification)
- Bachelor’s of Law – minimum grade of 2.1 (upper second) or equivalent
- Mester’s of Law or Bar Professional Training Course or Legal Practice Course will be considered as an advantage
- Cyprus Bar Association License
- Excellent command of Greek and English language – both written and oral. Any additional language will be considered as an advantage
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional and Personal Abilities, Skills and Attributes:
- Possesses the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities to independently manage and execute corporate and commercial matters and transactions.
- Confident and capable of handling corporate and commercial transactions of any complexity, financial scale, or significance.
- Deep understanding of Companies Law and related legislation.
- Extensive experience in a variety of corporate and commercial transactions and matters.
- Able to perform efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, demonstrating responsibility, consistency, and self-discipline.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Takes ownership of actions and initiatives, demonstrating accountability.
- Energetic and approachable, with a dynamic personality.
- Self-driven and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Strong communication skills to manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction, and foster long-term relationships.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, delivering clear, accurate, and commercially oriented legal advice.
- Upholds the highest professional ethics and integrity in all interactions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review a variety of corporate and commercial documents, including resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney, Memoranda and Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, and other contracts.
- Manage corporate filings and procedures with the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (Cyprus), including liaising, submitting documents, and attending meetings as needed.
- Monitor and interpret existing and new legislation to provide clear, practical, and comprehensive legal advice.
- Draft legal opinions on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and other legal issues.
- Conduct legal research on case law and statutes across Cyprus, UK, and EU jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with AML, KYC, and GDPR requirements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Serve as a main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Attend client meetings locally and internationally to address legal matters and support business objectives.
- Represent the firm at professional, promotional, and networking events, both in Cyprus and abroad.
- Assist clients with governmental and regulatory processes, liaising with authorities such as Cyprus Immigration, Department of Lands and Surveys, Tax Department, Labor Office, CySEC, Cyprus Stock Exchange, and local or international banks.
- Collaborate closely with the firm’s legal team on corporate and commercial matters.
- Handle additional responsibilities related to the firm’s corporate and commercial legal practice.
- Contribute articles, newsletters, and other professional content for the firm’s publications and online platforms.
- Support the firm’s strategic initiatives, including marketing, business development, and planning activities.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package, reflective of qualifications, expertise and experience
- Visible and achievable pathway to partnership, based on performance, leadership, contribution to Firm’s development etc
- 13th salary
- Bonuses under the Firm’s defined bonus schemes
- Additional financial incentives for introducing clients to the Firm
- Professional Pension Fund with employer contributions.
- 22 days of annual leave
- Flexible working hours or arrangements to accommodate professional and personal commitments
- Laptop and necessary technology for efficient remote work when required
- Free parking area provided for ease of daily commuting
- Full coverage of costs for seminars and training required for license renewal.
- Full coverage of advocates pension fund contributions
- Payment of annual bar association/license renewal fees by the Firm
- Early Fridays: until 2:00 pm
Ready to take on this exciting new opportunity? Apply now and let's get in touch!
D.E. Lavoro Agency Ltd is a leading Business Consultancy founded in 1999 in Limassol, Cyprus. We offer a comprehensive range of professional administration services in the immigration, migration, legal, labor, and recruitment fields.
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