CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding Research & Development company with offices in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit an Internal Lawyer to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of legal duties, including the preparation of documents and/or applications to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies, as well as drafting, and reviewing various agreements and arranging for their execution by Directors of the Company. You will need to possess an academic background in Law, be a qualified lawyer and hold approximately 3+ years’ experience gained within the corporate department of either a Group of Companies, a Fiduciary Service Provider or Law Firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek are a must. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation of documents and /or applications to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies.
• Draft, perusal, review of various agreements and arranging for their execution by the Directors of the Companies.
• Responsible for the preparation of various documents for certification, legalization and apostille.
• Assess, draft, revise, negotiate and conclude legal agreements and/or provide legal advice and opinions for such agreements including sale and purchase agreements, licensing agreements, services agreements, consultants’ agreements, contractor’s agreements, loan agreements and insurance agreements among other.
• Provide internal legal advice and guidance to all the members of the Group with regards to any legal matter that may arise.
• Respond promptly to internal requests, summarizing and communicating legal risks while allowing a balance of risk that conforms to the Group’s business objectives.
• Oversee the KYC documentation and compliance obligations. Liaise with external organisations for completion of KYC procedures and compliance.
• Analysing, drafting, and reviewing legal agreements and other corporate documentation, such as Resolutions, Power of Attorneys, Share Certificates, Minutes, HE forms as required by the Group and its Shareholders.
• Provide adhoc legal support as required by Senior Management.

Key Skills/Experience:

• University degree in Law (LLB).
• 3+ years relevant previous experience gained within the corporate department of either a Group of Companies, Fiduciary Service Provider or Law Firm is essential.
• Qualified lawyer/member of the Cyprus Bar Association.
• Proficient in both Greek & English (written & spoken).
• Excellent practical knowledge of contract, commercial, and corporate law.
• Excellent knowledge of how the Cyprus Registrar of Companies operates.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment and proactiveness.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7316. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.