Advance Career, on behalf of our client, an International Holding Company with operations in Real Estate and Investments, is seeking to recruit an In House Legal Advisor;

Responsibilities:

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, IP)
• Assisting with various transaction and operation matters, including commercial and property transactions, opening of bank accounts, migration matters, according to the need of the Group.
• To prepare the necessary documents for legal research (Due Legal Diligence).
• To represent the company's interests in state, municipal, judicial and private sector institutions in Cyprus and abroad.
• Independently prepare and submit all necessary documents to the Register of the Companies, Land registry and other government bodies in Cyprus.
• Develop Company’s policy and position on legal issues
• Research, anticipate and guard Company against legal risks
• Provide legal advice and support to Management and BoD (including legal opinions and legal research) on legal and regulation matters
• Provide strategic input on group and ownership structure, and corporate governance best practices
• Drafting and reviewing various types of agreements and other legal documents, etc.
• Cooperation and coordination with third party professionals in Cyprus and abroad
• Research and ensuring compliance of the Group with the local laws and regulation,
• Preparing and submit legal opinions and advice on corporate, commercial, banking and finance issues
• Reviewing new regulations, applicable, and advising on how these are affecting the company's operations
• Conducting legal research on various topics and liaise with outsourced law firms and/or associates in order to acquire relevant information
• Becoming involved in ad-hoc project and provide support accordingly

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law
• Excellent knowledge of Greek and English both written and spoken. Knowledge of the Russian language will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Attorney, Corporate Lawyer, similar position with a global Financial Services Holding Companies
• Excellent knowledge of commercial, corporate, tax and labour law, as well as an understanding of personal data protection, etc.
• A professional attorney’s license of law will be considered an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Cyprus Companies Law and overall knowledge of the legal framework regulating or relating to Cyprus companies, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and the Cyprus International Trust Consolidated Laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated individual with good analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A critical thinker and good problem-solving ability
• Outstanding drafting skills
• Excellent ability to multi-task and produce deliverables on time
• Strong negotiation skills

Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.