B. Lazic & Co LLCis looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team as a junior corporate lawyer.
About us:
We are a boutique law firm specialising in Corporate Law (M&A Transactions) and business related litigation (shareholder disputes, obtaining of interlocutory injunctions etc). We have participated in a few interesting transactions and court cases over this period of time.
About the role:
We are looking for a newly qualified corporate lawyer (1-2 years PQE) to join the company management and administration department of the firm at our offices in Nicosia. The successful candidate will also participate when transactions (M&As) take place.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all companies and trusts abide by their respective legislations and relevant regulatory requirements;
Ensure that legal entities and trusts under management have the necessary corporate approvals for entry into transactions (resolutions etc);
Drafting of various agreements (SPAs, pledge, loan agreements, SHAs, agency agreements, declarations of trust and others);
Conduct relevant due diligence in relation to transactions;
Represent clients in transactions;
Prepare relevant applications to the Registrar of Companies (from simple share transfers to share pledges);
Prepare court applications in relation to matters concerning the Registrar of Companies (decrease of share capital, delayed pledges etc)
Ensure timely updates of the relevant company and KYC documents held on file;
Have full awareness of the activities of the companies that services are provided to and the client’s they belong to;
Accept instructions from clients, send instructions or execute them and ensure timely follow ups;
Liaison with third parties (auditors, accountants, other service providers, governmental authorities and others);
Travelling abroad may be required for the needs of the firm (client transactions, seminars etc)
Any other responsibility that may be required in order to fulfil the above.
The successful candidate will be reporting directly to a more senior member of the corporate team (partner)
Who we are looking for:
An organised and hands on person who works in a structured manner and is good at meeting deadlines. The successful candidate should enjoy working with clients, keeping a department organised and have an interest in Company Law with an emphasis on corporate governance rules. A proactive person, who is focused on executing the work assigned to successfully and is ready to assist members of the team when necessary.
Essential requirements:
University degree in Law;
Admission to practice law in Cyprus (advantage);
Excellent command of the English and Greek languages (Knowledge of Russian will be considered as an advantage);
1 -2 years post qualification experience in a busy corporate department;
Good knowledge of Company Law;
What we offer:
Ability to work certain days of the week on a remote basis;
21 days paid annual leave;
13th salary;
Bonuses depending on performance;
Medical insurance (following probation);
40 hours working week;
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and Covering Letter by email to bl@lazicco.com.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The company will communicate only with individuals that have been shortlisted for the position.