CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International Gaming Service provider with offices in Nicosia, we are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel to join their expanding team of professionals in Nicosia. The successful candidate should be a lawyer with 5+ years of work experience, preferably with an international company. Previous experience working within the Gaming/Software sector will be considered an advantage. Excellent communication skills in English (Written & Spoken) are essential. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Preparation of different agreements, for example: share purchase agreements, loan agreements, service agreements (including inter-company agreements), consulting agreements, development agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, brand license agreements (plus checking the relevant documents in relation to the brands), termination agreements and waivers, setoff agreements, assignment agreements, asset purchase agreements, novation agreements/deeds.

• Ownership of trademark issues and registration of trademarks.
• Reviewing and negotiating documents/agreements: confidentiality agreements, service agreement, power of attorney, lease agreements, option agreements, etc.
• Maintaining a control list of customer contracts with key terms and ensuring contracts are complete and up to date.
• Maintaining an efficient digital filing system for contracts.
• Preparation of shareholder/board resolutions, letters and other legal documents.
• Checking terms and conditions for different sites that provide services.
• Liaising with registered agents/law firms for arranging certified documents, assisting with arranging documents for different jurisdictions.
• Maintaining updated records of all the companies, including the status of each company and corporate structure.
• Assisting with arranging the relevant signatures for different agreements by the applicable directors.
• Being the key point of contact of the legal department with the sales team, partner managers, integrations team and compliance department across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assisting the general counsel on corporate acquisitions, disposals, and other ad hoc corporate projects.

Key Skills/Experience:  

• Ideally educated to degree level in Law or a related field.
• Lawyer with 5+ years of experience preferably with an international company.
• Previous experience in working within the gaming/software sector shall be considered an advantage.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisation skills, ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR6119. 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.