Russian-speaking Corporate Lawyer (VAC-A2640)

Job description

Our client who is based in Limassol, is looking to onboard a Corporate Lawyer who is Fluent Russian-speaking to be part of their International Commodities Trading Company whose main activities are in Metal and Mining.

They are part of a Holding Company with offices in Russia/Dubai/ Switzerland, and have been active for more that 20 years. They have established themselves with an operational office in Cyprus in the heart of Limassol 2 years ago.

The main objective for a corporate lawyer is the understanding of the commercial contracts.

Job Duties

• Drafting legal documents including but not limited to: Resolutions, Minutes, Power of Attorneys, Incumbency Certificates etc.;
  
• Drafting Legal Opinions and Legal Memos on Corporate, Commercial and Contract Law issues;
  
• Drafting and reviewing various types of Agreements and Contracts;
  
• Conduct annual client reviews for entities/individuals in accordance with riskbased approach;
  
• Ensure that KYC/Due diligence information/documentation provided by clients fall within the Company's requirements;
• Update Record Keeping systems to ensure accuracy of clients'/company data;
  
• Formation of Cyprus entities and management therein;
  
• Liaising with the agents for incorporation of overseas companies;
  
• Arranging for the documents to be executed, Certified and Apostilled; Filing corporate changes with Registrar of Companies; 
  

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Corporate Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years; Excellent computer skills;

Candidate Profile:

• LLB University degree;
• Minimum post qualified experience of 3 years in Corporate Law is essential;
  
• Excellent English and Russian written and verbal communication skills;
  
• Skills in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel etc.,
  
• Proactive and professional approach with good leadership skills.
  
• EU National a Must
  

Job Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package based on skills and experience;
  
• + Bonus to be discussed.
  
  Working hours:
  The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, with one hour for lunch.
  
  TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Russian-speaking Corporate Lawyer - VAC-A2640. We look forward to hearing from you!