CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding Law Firm with offices in Nicosia, we are seeking to recruit a Junior Corporate Lawyer to join their growing team. Working as part of the in-house legal department, the successful applicant will primarily be responsible for advising clients on corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, governance, and compliance. As a Junior Corporate Lawyer will also be required to draft legal documents, negotiate on behalf of clients and conduct legal research. An academic background relating to Law is desirable and you will need to possess previous experience working as a Corporate Lawyer or similar role, working for either a Corporate Service Provider, Legal Firm or in an in-house capacity. You will need to have strong knowledge working with Registrar of Companies platform as well as experience with Zygos Compliance or similar software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Greek are essential. Working hours are from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday. Our client offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package including Hybrid working conditions. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Preparation, review and execution of various corporate administration services and administration documents of the companies within the Group.
• Responsible for advising clients on corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, governance, and compliance.
• Ensure proper record keeping of agreements and other legal documentation and organize the Legal Department’s filing system. 
• Ensure that all necessary changes that need to be made with the applicable corporate authorities and/or agents and any applicable corporate reporting obligations are made appropriately and on time.
• Ensure that all certificates and KYC information and documentation concerning the Group companies and its officers are updated and kept in file.
• Perform registrations in authorities or other bodies as it might be required and execute applications and other related documentation. 
• Liaising with Banks, Liquidity Providers, Registrar of Companies and other authorities or bodies as may be required.
• Drafting and collecting signatures of basic legal agreements, resolutions, minutes and/or any other documentation as may be required.
• Assist the legal department in implementing and updating policies, procedures and relevant logs and records in compliance with GDPR and other data privacy laws applicable to the organization. 
• Assist the legal department in any other tasks as it might be required from time to time.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law or a related field.
• Qualified lawyer, admitted to the Bar Association in Cyprus.
• Proven work experience as a Corporate Lawyer or a similar role.
• Excellent command of the English & Greek language, both verbal and written.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance topics.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work independently under pressure.
• Must-have Experience with Registrar of Companies platform. 
• Must-have Experience with Zygos Compliance or similar software.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7353. 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.