Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer (VAC-J3694)
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StaffMatters is a well-established, professional Recruitment and HR Services company in Cyprus, where we continually strive to offer superior service with an unwavering personal approach. We recruit staff for both permanent and temporary / contract positions and we find jobs for job seekers. We find you the experts you need to work for you, and we are experts at finding you work. And we are really good at it!
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Job Description
Our client, a Law Firm in Limassol, is looking to recruit a Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile cases, and collaborate with skilled professionals across diverse areas, including corporate governance, complex commercial agreements, international and local mergers & acquisitions, regulatory and compliance matters, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and cross-border corporate structuring.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and administer corporate procedures related to the day-to-day management of clients’ companies
Draft, review and prepare corporate documents including Registrar of Companies forms, board minutes, resolutions, powers of attorney, memoranda and articles of association, corporate registers, etc.
Handle company incorporations across various jurisdictions
Manage company liquidations and strike-off procedures
Provide legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters
Draft and review commercial contracts and various legal agreements
Communicate with public authorities, regulatory bodies, and external associates.
Review client documentation in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements
Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on corporate, commercial, and contract law.
Advise on the formation and administration of trusts
Draft and review intellectual property agreements and handle trademark registrations.
Oversee and execute all aspects of cross-border and local M&A transactions.
Attend client meetings and support business development initiatives
Supervise client accounts within corporate department, including renewals and account status updates
Collaborate with the Accounting Department on audit reports, annual returns, and invoice settlements
Report directly to the Managing Partner of the firm
Requirements:
Achieved LL.B Degree with Honours
Holder of an LL.M and/or postgraduate qualification and/or BVC or LPC.
Registered member of the Cyprus Bar Association
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Corporate / Commercial lawyer or in-house corporate legal consultant
Experience dealing with all the procedures of the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
Excellent knowledge of Cyprus Companies Law, CAP 113
Excellent command of both Greek and English, written and spoken
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently
Ability to take initiatives and deliver client-focused solutions with confidence
Excellent negotiation skills and a commitment to professional integrity
Team-oriented with a respectful and collaborative spirit
Willingness to actively participate in team-building activities and firm events.
Working hours:
The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 and Friday 08:00-14:00.
TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference: Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - VAC-J3694. We look forward to hearing from you!