Corporate Lawyer (VAC-D2789)
Full Time @StaffMatters Recruitment Specialists posted 2 weeks ago in Lawyer Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 28339
Job Description
Our client is looking for an Corporate Lawyer to join their leading law firm practicing in Nicosia, Cyprus since 1966.
As an experienced attorney, you will play a vital role in managing intricate legal matters, offering expert counsel to clients, and contributing to the firm’s advancement. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, the ability to lead and collaborate effectively, resourcefulness, and professionalism.
Primary duties include:
Drafting legal opinions, memos, and articles
Managing both judicial and extrajudicial cases from initial client meetings to adjudication
Representing clients in court proceedings, conducting negotiations, overseeing/supervised legal transactions
Appearing before various court levels
Preparing cases
Providing materials for hearings as needed, independently handling civilian case hearings
Conducting legal research, offering strategic legal advice
Utilizing legal tools such as Cylaw, Practical Law, Westlaw, legal textbooks and EU directives. Staying updating of legal and regulatory changes pertinent to our practice areas is essential
Assisting in the preparation of minutes, agreements, and other legal documents for a wide variety of companies
Performing detailed legal research of the law where deemed necessary and preparing relevant reports
Providing legal advice and guidance on corporate and compliance related matters
Incorporation, re-domiciliation and reorganization of companies i.e. domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions
Strike off and liquidation
Changes in company structures in various jurisdictions- i.e. Directors, shareholders, share capital increases and decreases
Company reinstatement
Registration of charges and pledges
Liaising with clients, other professional advisers and public/regulatory authorities as necessary
Preparing, reviewing and executing various legal documents, including directors and shareholders minutes/ resolutions, Powers of Attorneys, agreements (such as loan agreements, pledge agreements and assignment agreements, etc.)
Assisting with transactional compliance matters
Assisting with client due diligence for corporate and trust structures
Implementing KYC procedures relating to clients
Communicating with clients and associates on a regular basis
Providing timely and quality service to the clients
Qualifications/Other requirements:
LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
Minimum experience of 5 years
Fluency in the English and Greek languages written and spoken
Highly organized and detail-oriented person with excellent communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work well under strict deadlines
Pleasant personality
Able to work effectively in a team
Benefits:
Salary based on experience
+13th
Working hours:
Five-day work:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. (with 30 minutes break included)
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m.
TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference: Corporate Lawyer – VAC-D2789. We look forward to hearing from you!
