CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International Financial Technology company with offices in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit a Legal Officer to join their growing team. The successful applicant will possess a minimum of 2+ years of previous experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally working within a regulated entity. You will be the first pair of eyes on drafting agendas and will be responsible for all corporate legal matters and must possess an excellent understanding of the principles of good governance and ability to apply them in practice. Fluency in both written and verbal English is essential for this role as well as a dynamic attitude and a relentless drive for excellence. Our client offers Hybrid working conditions for this role.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate Board and Committee meetings, draft agendas, minutes, and reports to a high standard.
• Take responsibility for all Cypriot corporate law matters, provide relevant advice and maintain all corporate documentation.
• Assist the Board and other Committees on specific projects.
• Proactively collaborate with the global legal team in providing top-class legal advice.
• Be the first pair of eyes on contract reviews.
• Stay up to date with legal developments and expand your legal knowledge.
• Supporting the Legal Team for collection of signatures on various documents; tracking and tracing documents (legalisation, apostille, review, signature verification, etc) and ensuring legal files and records are complete and up-to-date.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Education to a degree level (background in law, politics or governance preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in a legal/corporate secretarial role in any of the following: regulated investment firm, fintech, or other regulated entity.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of good governance and ability to apply them in practice.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, including excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, understanding the importance of deadlines.
• High attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Open-minded, willing to learn, team player with a hands-on personality but able to work under supervision as well as autonomously.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills; ability to present to internal and external parties.
• A positive can-do attitude is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are a must.

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