Senior Legal Assistant

The Client:

The company is one of our clients, a top-rated professional services firm in Nicosia, is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to be part of the Corporate Department. 

The Position: 

The Senior Legal Assistant will report to the assigned Manager and the Head of the Corporate Department. In addition, the Senior Legal Assistant will support the assigned Manager and Team for the day-to-day management and corporate work of a portfolio of Cyprus companies as well as companies incorporated in other jurisdictions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the incorporation and day-to-day management of legal entities in Cyprus and foreign jurisdictions and also assisting their Board of Directors on their corporate responsibilities and other duties

• Review and prepare various legal documents, including directors’ and shareholders’ minutes / resolutions, Powers of Attorneys, agreements (such as loan agreements, pledge agreements, share purchase agreements), etc

• Assisting clients with matters relating to agreements, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, trusts, etc.

• Liaising with clients, other professional advisers and public / regulatory authorities (as necessary)

• Performing legal research and preparing relevant reports

• Communicating with clients to receive or provide information required to complete all necessary work

• Providing timely and quality service to clients

• Working closely with the Compliance Department for AML and KYC matters including implementation of pertinent procedures

• Assisting with client due diligence for corporate and trust structures (including the reviewing and processing of KYC documentation)

• Assisting with transactional compliance matters

• Ensuring compliance of various legal entities with applicable AML and Data Protection laws / regulations / directives, best corporate practices and internal regulations

• Communicating with the clients and associates on a regular basis on matters relevant to the above

• Preparing reports for the management team or the Corporate Department, as those may be assigned from time to time

• Carrying out any other duties and responsibilities that may be deemed necessary by the Management of the Firm

Skills & Requirements:

• University Degree in Law (LLB)

• Cyprus Bar Exams (or similar qualifications) and LLM in Corporate / Commercial Law shall be considered an advantage

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in a similar role

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Fluent business level both in Greek and English

• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to take initiative

• Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Professional attitude and appropriate work ethic

Location: 

The position is for the offices of the Company in Nicosia

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.

Apply now in strict confidence.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.