Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Hands on management of a corporate team of 6 persons, consisting of: 3 Cyprus qualified lawyers, 1 experienced corporate services administrator, and 2 junior corporate administrators.
• Drafting and reviewing corporate legal documents including Memorandum and Articles of Association, resolutions, minutes, share certificates, Powers of Attorney, etc.
• Drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial agreements, including Shareholders Agreements, Director’s Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements, JV Agreements, Employment Agreements, Sale and Purchase of Property Agreements, Lease agreements, etc.
• Handling complex corporate transactions, reorganisations and restructurings, including re-domiciliation of companies, Mergers and Acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, etc.
• Onboarding clients and ensuring compliance with AML/KYC requirements and procedures.
• Liaising with clients and maintaining strong client relations.
• Providing high quality legal advice and handling of legal issues pertaining to the firm’s clients.
• Promoting the firm and taking part in business development initiatives.
• Liaising with leading international law firms who regularly engage the firm for corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Attending meetings with clients, in Cyprus and abroad.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Qualified Cyprus lawyer.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, with sufficient exposure in all areas mentioned above (knowledge of Cyprus tax will be considered a strong advantage).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Compliance procedures.
• Experience with Cyprus IBCs is essential.
• Strong track record managing legal and non-legal staff.
• Excellent knowledge of Cyprus Companies Law and practical procedures.
• Experience in dealing with Registrar of Companies matters.
• Experience in dealing with Corporate litigation matters (Court applications, procedures, etc).
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages is essential.
• Exceptional organisations skills.
• Fast learner, self-motivated and career-driven individual.

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