Job Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a legal professional for the position of internal legal advisor (assistant) to expand our existing legal department, same based at our Group’s head office in Nicosia, Cyprus. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

the ideal Candidate will expected to:

• Assist our legal department in researching and responding to the day-to-day fast-track legal requests of the Group’s companies in the fields of contract, commercial, trade and employment law.
• Prepare, review and update transactional documents and internal policies/procedures of the Group in accordance with, and in conformity to, existing and prospective legal requirements and business needs.
• Prepare, advise, comment and review legal documents in consultation with other depts of the Group.
• Provide legal advice and assist the Group companies in effectively managing and mitigating their legal exposure.
• Coordinate and liaise with external counsel(s) in legal proceedings, appeals and dispute resolution procedures concerning the Group companies.
• Assist and advise on local tenders, liaise with public authorities and participate in administrative proceedings before public authorities.
• Digest complex legal documents and convey legal advice in a clear and coherent manner in the fields of contract commercial, trade and employment law to persons of a commercial and/or non-legal background;
• Work close with the internal compliance and data protection teams.
• Attend to the administration of documents and the confidential custody of the Group’s legal concerns.
• Any other relevant duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in law (LLB Hons or equivalent). A postgraduate degree in any commercial law discipline, or any vocational title, will be considered an advantage.
• At least five (5) years post-qualification experience in contentious and non-contentious matters in the Republic of Cyprus. Overseas legal professional experience will be considered an advantage.
• Strong drafting skills and hands-on experience in the preparation of contracts and provision of legal advice in contract, commercial, trade and employment law matters.
• Ability to deliver on instructions and work as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage time and workload, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to complete legal tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Attentive to detail and capable of tacitly absorbing long commercial contracts.
• Excellent command of both English and Greek language(s).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite.

Reports to:

The Group's Head of Legal

Remuneration

An excellent remuneration package plus benefits will be offered to the ideal candidate in accordance to qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Logicom is committed to provide equal employment opportunities for all regardless of their race, color, sex/gender, religion, age, marital status, cultural background, disability, nationality and political opinion. Employees are hired solely based on a specific vacancy’s requirements, taking into consideration the qualifications, previous experience and potential of each individual candidate.

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