Almond Recruitment, on behalf of our client, a well-established and highly reputable legal firm, are currently recruiting for a Corporate Lawyer / AML Compliance Officer to join their Limassol office. The successful candidate must have strong experience and knowledge of corporate law as well as AML compliance and will be joining a professional team of lawyers. This is a great opportunity to join a company with an excellent reputation.

Responsibilities

• Handle the formation and registration of companies in Cyprus and other jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with registered agents overseas for the registration and dissolution of foreign companies.
• Handle and administer all due diligence procedures, KYC.
• Prepare the Client Acceptance documentation.
• Maintain the Corporate Registers.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, company employees and counterparties in all areas connected with KYC documents collections, update, certification, provision etc.
• Update internal databases on the client, UBO’s, and other matters as requested.
• Arrange for the execution, certification, and legalisation of documents.
• Deal with the execution of changes in the structure of companies (including but not limited to shareholding, directorship, share capital, change of name)
• Submission of annual returns and other annual requirements including UBO register filings.
• Liaise with clients, external regulators, and professional advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
• Draft corporate and other documents such as minutes, resolutions, agreements, powers of attorney, registers, and letters with respect to the actions of the companies.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers.
• Provide assistance in liquidation proceedings.
• Fulfilling DAC6 reporting requirements.
• Roll out and delivery of comprehensive ongoing training to all members of staff on AML/TF.
• Continuous review of all related laws and regulations to ensure the business always maintains compliance with the required AML laws and regulations.
• Responsible for all the mandatory reporting to the regulators.
• Screening of new clients and parties as requested.
• Undertake training as required.

Requirements

• University law degree (an LPC or LLM shall be considered an advantage).
• Over 3 years post qualification experience as a corporate lawyer and compliance officer.
• Member of the Cyprus Bar Association.
• Good working knowledge in Company formation and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with AML and KYC procedures, DAC6 will be considered a strong plus.
• Good communication skills in English and Greek.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to develop detailed policies and procedures.
• Eligibility to work in Cyprus.

To apply for the vacancy please send your CV to jobs@almondrecruitment.org quoting reference CY21877C.

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