Corporate and Commercial Lawyer

• Drafting and reviewing all types of corporate documents and agreements, including, but not limited to, resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney, Memorandum & Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, etc.;
• Drafting and reviewing of any type of commercial contracts and other legal instruments;
• Undertaking corporate procedures with the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (Cyprus) and communicating, liaising with or attending the said Department;
• Studying and familiarising with existing and new legislation and providing coherent and comprehensive legal advice to clients;
• Drafting legal opinions on corporate, commercial, regulatory and other legal matters;
• Legal research on case law and statutes of Cyprus, UK and EU legislation;
• Applying AML, KYC and GDPR procedures in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations;
• Acting as a focal point of contact, particularly for key clients;
• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients;
• Attending meetings with clients in Cyprus or abroad;
• Representing the Firm at professional, promotional and networking events and conferences in Cyprus or abroad;
• Guiding clients through governmental and regulatory procedures and communicating, liaising with or attending relevant authorities, including but not limited to:

o Cyprus Immigration authorities;

o Department of Lands and Surveys;

o Tax Department;

o Labour Office;

o CySEC;

o Cyprus Stock Exchange;

o Banks in Cyprus or abroad;

• Collaborating with the Firm’s legal team on corporate and commercial matters;
• Undertaking any other responsibilities relevant to the corporate and commercial legal practice of the Firm;
• Contributing articles and other publications for the Firm’s website, newsletters and other legal or professional publications;
• Actively participating in and contributing to the Firm’s strategic planning and marketing activities.

• At least five (5) years of post-qualification experience in the corporate and commercial sector;
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with a minimum grade of 2.1 (upper second) or equivalent;
• LL.M. (Master of Laws) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage;
• Cyprus Bar Association License;
• Fluent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and oral. Additional languages will be considered an advantage;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Necessary knowledge, experience, abilities and skills allowing the candidate to autonomously manage and execute corporate and commercial matters and transactions;
• Self-confidence, readiness and assurance to undertake and successfully handle corporate and commercial transactions and matters, regardless of their complexity, financial scale or significance;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Companies Law and other related legislation;
• Wide experience in diverse corporate and commercial transactions and matters;
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills, with a high degree of responsibility, consistency and self-discipline;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for own actions and initiatives;
• Dynamic with a pleasant personality;
• Self-motivated and able to cooperate efficiently with co-workers;
• Strong communication skills to manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction and build long-term client relationships;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear, accurate and commercially focused legal advice and opinions;
• High standards of professional ethics and integrity in all dealings.

• Appointment as Lawyer of the Corporate and Commercial Department of the Firm;
• Opportunity to actively contribute to the Firm’s overall growth and direction;
• Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package, reflective of qualifications, expertise and experience;
• Visible and achievable career path, based on performance, confidence, autonomy, leadership, contribution to Firm’s development etc.;
• Payment of 13th salary in December each year;
• Eligibility to 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;
• 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 trainings required for license renewal;
• Full coverage of advocates pension fund contributions;
• Payment of annual bar association/license renewal fees by the Firm;
• Early departure on Fridays: until 2:00p.m