Corporate Lawyer   (VAC-J3245)

For our client, a well-established Audit & Accounting Firm, we are looking for a Corporate Lawyer to join their team in Nicosia. 

The Company:
One of the most established professional service providers in Cyprus employing more than 45 professionals. You will have a unique opportunity to work in a professional yet friendly and supportive environment and be part of a team providing services to large and medium sized local and international clients in a wide range of business sectors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Handling the internal legal affairs of the Firm including but not limited to the provision of general legal advice in relation to any matter pertaining to the Firm, the Firm’s subsidiaries and the Firm’s shareholders, drafting legal documentation, reviewing legal documentation and conducting legal search
Handling of the day-to-day affairs of the corporate clients of the Firm, including but not limited to arranging for execution by external Directors and drafting minutes/resolutions and legal  agreements upon request and provision of secretarial support to the corporate clients of the Firm in connection with their transactions
Participation in cross border mergers, local reorganisations, reduction of share capital projects, re-domiciliation of overseas companies to Cyprus and outbound re-domiciliation of companies;
Submission of various forms to the Registrar of Companies in relation to change of directors/secretary, shareholder, change of name, conversion of capital, release of charge, creation of charge and/or mortgages, strike off
Legal assistance to the Insolvency Practitioner of the Firm in relation to members’ voluntary liquidation and creditors’ voluntary liquidation procedures
Liaison with government authorities, external domiciliary services providers and overseas registered agents for facilitation of the requests of the Firm’s clients and/or the Firm and external lawyers; and
Updating the UBO Registry maintained by the Registrar of Companies and the Trust Registry (CyTBor) maintained by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission for the corporate clients, the Firm and the Firm’s subsidiaries

Requirements::
Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable university (minimum with merit grade)
Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in corporate law firm or as internal legal advisor in a service provider firm
Excellent knowledge of Cyprus companies and partnership law, employment law, fiduciary and trust law
Substantial understanding of applicable anti-money laundering and general protection of personal data legislation

Skills:
Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with career aspirations and interest in further development within our Firm
Critical-thinker and problem-solver
Strong interpersonal skills, motivation, professional discipline
Excellent communication and team working skills
Be able to work within tight deadlines and capable to deliver results of a high level
IT skills
Excellent command of Greek and English language, both verbal and written

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Provident fund (optional)
Medical insurance (optional)
21 days annual holiday
Travelling allowance
Afternoon off every Friday throughout the year
Flexible working hours
Work from Home Scheme
Training opportunities (on-the-job and scheduled)
Personal professional development
Career progression

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  Corporate Lawyer - VAC-J3245. We look forward to hearing from you!