Almond Recruitment, on behalf of our client, a traditional brokerage firm, have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Officer to join their Limassol office. The successful candidate will be providing legal advice on business matters of the company. This is a great opportunity for a Russian speaking Legal Officer to join a well-established and stable European licensed investment firm. The role is available due to company expansion and will be reporting to the head of legal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting businesses to prevent, navigate, and resolve legal issues
• Assisting and advising businesses on establishing their company's structure, policies, objectives, and procedures for their business operations
• Ensuring all relevant laws and outcomes are understood and obeyed by businesses
• Researching and resolving legal disputes through the analysis of relevant laws, argument development, forming a legal position
• Drafting, reviewing, completing, and filing legal paperwork related to business operations
• Examining and reporting any potential or existing legal issues to the relevant authorities
• Negotiating contract terms, transactions on behalf of the businesses involved
• Ensuring all business processes, strategies, and actions comply with all relevant local and international laws
• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk
• Explain the law and give legal advice
• Draft, review and manage resolutions, contracts, agreements, and other internal legal documentation
• Litigation experience in Cyprus would be an advantage.

Requirements

• University/college degree in law
• At least 3 years of experience in a legal role in financial services or banking
• Required areas of legal expertise: strong knowledge of civil law and Cyprus law.
• Knowledge of finance law is a must.
• Knowledge of Russian law basics and UK law basics is an advantage
• Fluent spoken and written English and Russian languages are a must
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave
• Private medical insurance for all family members
• Corporate outings
• Work permit may be issued

To apply for the vacancy please send your CV to jobs@almondrecruitment.org quoting reference CY21406C.

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