THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to recruit a qualified Junior Lawyer with Corporate Litigation experience to join our offices at Larnaca This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse team of experienced lawyers, which offers exposure to complex and multi-jurisdictional matters.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· You will work on a full-time basis as part of a team of lawyers handling matters within the area of expertise of the relevant department in which you will be placed. You will report to a Senior Associate or to a Partner of the relevant department.
· You will offer the whole scope of legal services to our clients with a particular focus on Corporate Dispute Resolution and emphasis on corporate and commercial sectors.
· You will be involved with our Corporate Dispute Resolution practice and advise our international and Cyprus clients on EU and Cyprus law matters.
· You will draft various types of court documents as well as any other corporate and commercial agreements/documents and other contractual documentation for our clients.
· You will be undertaking legal research.
· You will be representing clients before Courts and other public authorities and attending meetings with clients.
· You will be assisting on the efficient management of workflow of the team.
· You will develop skills as an attorney and as a strategic business advisor.
ABOUT YOU
You will need the following:
· Law Degree from a reputable law school in the EU.
· Lawyer qualification from the Cyprus Bar Association.
· At least 2 years post qualification litigation experience.
· Master’s degree will be considered an advantage.
· Stellar academic record.
· Excellent technical legal language skills and verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English.
· Excellent client service skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and excellent computer literacy.
· Strong team orientation, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
· Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines in a busy and demanding work environment.
· Accurate, reliable, creative, well organised and proactive.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.
ABOUT US
Harris Kyriakides is a leading law firm in Cyprus, offering a full business law service to preeminent Cyprus and international corporations and individuals. We maintain a substantial transactional, corporate and dispute resolution practice with extensive international reach and client base range. We are focused on optimal results and insist on the highest standards. Our organisational culture is to constantly challenge ourselves and to maintain a high-performance environment in order to successfully respond to our clients' diverge needs.
SALARY AND EMOLUMENTS
The firm offers an attractive remuneration package, a flexible working schedule and a pleasant working environment.
PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING
In the event that we make an offer to you, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your professional qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from any previous employers.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates can send their full CV by email to
Only applications that fulfill the above requested qualifications will be considered. All applications will be treated as confidential.