#CR80022 Type: Full time

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a long-established Group with operations in more than 20 jurisdictions throughout the world, we are seeking to recruit a Group Legal Counsel to join their growing team based in Limassol. As Group Legal Counsel, you will primarily be responsible for drafting, reviewing and updating agreements, policies and procedures and other legal documents, conducting in-depth legal research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice on complex legal matters. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, who are fully qualified lawyers. You will need to possess approximately 7+ years of legal experience gained working for a top-tier law firm, as well as substantial in-house experience within a leading international organization. Fluency in verbal and written English is essential. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Proactively anticipate and identify legal issues, and provide clear and actionable legal advice to Management.
• Develop and evaluate alternative solutions to accomplish management's goal's while minimizing risk, with priority given to situations of greatest risk, significance and time sensitivity.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare concise and well-reasoned written and verbal opinions of counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex legal matters.
• Draft, review and update agreements, policies and procedures and other legal documents.
• Educate and train the internal community on legal and compliance matters.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications.
• Negotiate effectively and use conflict resolution where necessary.

 

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Educated to degree level in Law from a reputable University.
• A Qualified Lawyer (Cyprus Bar or equivalent).
• Approximately 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience gained at a top-tier law firm, as well as substantial in-house experience within a leading international organization.
• Substantial experience in drafting and reviewing contracts and policies.
• Extensive experience in researching and providing legal counsel on laws and regulations on an international scale.
• Highly self-motivated, dedicated, and able to work independently, taking full accountability for assigned work and delivering results under minimal supervision, as well as working effectively across different teams and departments
• Exceptional English language skills, with full fluency in reading, writing, speaking and professional communication.

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR8095. 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.