Legal Assistant

Job description

Our client is a well-established Fin-Tech company with offices in Limassol. They develop advanced trading platforms, CRM systems, high-load web services and advertising management system. They are current looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer, and hands-on experience in the preparation of contracts, legal documents. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a dynamic software business environment.

Job Duties

• Provide legal support, advice and expertise to the management of the Company
• Prepare and followup on claims against companies and Internet Service Providers for website or website material takedowns
• Apply online research and seek all possible solutions for combating online copyright violations, piracy and other online crimes
• Draft contracts and agreements as well as legal documents (letters of mutual understanding, affidavits, letters of intent, terminations, etc.)
• Prepare legal opinions on business transactions and agreements
• Develop internal documents for the company
• Cooperate with accounts department and assist in any KYC or legal aspects of the business that is required
• Assist in the review of documents to ensure that they comply with rules and legal requirements
• Liaise with the Group’s administrators, agents, external lawyers
• Report to the Head of Cyprus Office and the Management of the Company

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Law, preferably from a UK University
• Member of the Cyprus Bar Association will be considered an advantage
• Experience with Intellectual property rights and/or software business will be considered an advantage
• At least 3 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer
• Hands-on experience in the preparation of contracts, legal documents
• Very good knowledge of International Law, EU, British and Cyprus Law
• Good Knowledge of AML, EU Directives, Corporate Governance
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Very good time management and organisation skills
• Integrity and high level of responsibility
• Proficiency in a legal system (e.g. Lexis-Nexis, EUR-Lex, or e-Justice)
• Good knowledge of Greek and English. Knowledge of Russian will be considered an advantage