CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International Hotel and Commercial Real Estate Investment Group with operations in Europe, we are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel to join their team. The successful applicant must be a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and possess 7+ years post-qualification experience in a reputable firm in a role with similar responsibilities and with a focus on property law and transactions. Fluency in English and Greek are essential.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Liaising with Group’s external lawyers, advisors and third parties in relation to the Group’s legal affairs.
• Lead the negotiations of financing agreements with banking institutions and be in charge of the required legal documentation.
• Lead the legal due diligence process for acquisitions with the support of assigned law firms.
• Assess, draft, revise, negotiate and conclude legal agreements and/or provide legal advice and opinions for such agreements including sale and purchase agreements, consultants agreements, contractor’s agreements, loan agreements and insurance agreements among other.
• Maintain the log and ensure the timely renewal of contractors’ bank guarantees and insurance policies.
• Ensure the completeness of the legal documents of each project.
• Provide internal legal advice and guidance to all the members of the Group with regards to any legal matter that may arise.
• Respond promptly to internal requests, summarizing and communicating legal risks while allowing a balance of risk that conforms to the Group’s business objectives.
• Oversee the KYC documentation.
• Ensure the Group Companies’ compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• LLB and LLM from a Greek or British University,
• Qualified by the Cyprus Bar Association.
• 7+ years post-qualification experience in a reputable firm in a role with similar responsibilities and with a focus on property law and transactions.
• Fluent and good business writing skills in English and Greek.
• Practical knowledge of the contract, commercial, and corporate law.
• Commitment and proactiveness.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently and to prioritize workflow to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with the various teams and departments of the group to achieve the required results.
• Flexibility to travel if required.
• Ability to work remotely.

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