Investment Banking Lawyer (Ref: 406)

Job description

Investment Banking Lawyer (Ref: 406) 

Nicosia, Cyprus 

The Client

A leading independent investment banking Group operating in major emerging and frontier markets. The Group maintains one of the biggest CySEC regulated investment firms of Cyprus in terms of balance sheet size and is widely regarded as an industry benchmark. 

Job Duties

Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and talented Lawyer from an investment banking background, to join a dynamic organisation, and engage in legal advisory work relating to capital market activities across different services and geographies. The successful candidate will work alongside seasoned executives from the Group’s global platform, and will have the opportunity to continue their career trajectory in investment banking. Direct line of reporting will be to the Group’s Head of Legal as well as to the CEO of the Cyprus regulated subsidiary.

• Advise on and negotiate prime brokerage and cash trading documentation, as well ancillary documentation
• Act as a key legal advisor to senior management in Cyprus on all aspects of investment services legislation and practice
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments within the European Union (EU), and assess how they may impact the Group
• Navigate through legal requirements with a commercial lens
• Support the Group’s business in its developmental efforts by counselling on new legislation and regulations relevant to investment services

Job Requirements

Profile of the ideal candidate

• University degree in Law (LLB and/or LLM), having graduated with at least upper second-class honours (2:1) – graduating grade must be clearly indicated on the CV
• Around 3-5 years of relevant experience in a Legal role with similar responsibilities
• Good knowledge of, or exposure to, EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation, as well as other relevant EU legislation and regulations, including Market Abuse, AML, and EMIR
• Knowledge of or exposure to ISDA Master Agreements will be considered an advantage
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Fluent in English

Job Benefits

An attractive, above market, remuneration package, as well as medical insurance and life insurance, will be offered to the successful candidate. A relocation assistance package is available to candidates from outside of Cyprus.

Applications deadline: 02 January 2022

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.