Careers

Karitzis & Associates L.L.C is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and driven Corporate and Commercial Lawyer for its Limassol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in corporate and commercial transactions and advisory work to step into a challenging role with strong prospects for professional development.

We offer a dynamic, collaborative and friendly working environment with a clearly defined career path, access to diverse and intellectually challenging corporate and commercial matters, and a highly competitive remuneration package reflective of experience and responsibility. If you are ready to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and excellence of a respected law firm, we invite you to apply.

Professional and Academic Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of post-qualification experience in the corporate and commercial sector;
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with a minimum grade of 2.1 (upper second) or equivalent;
• LL.M. (Master of Laws) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage;
• Cyprus Bar Association License;
• Fluent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and oral. Additional languages will be considered an advantage;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional and Personal Abilities, Skills and Attributes

• Necessary knowledge, experience, abilities and skills allowing the candidate to autonomously manage and execute corporate and commercial matters and transactions;
• Self-confidence, readiness and assurance to undertake and successfully handle corporate and commercial transactions and matters, regardless of their complexity, financial scale or significance;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Companies Law and other related legislation;
• Wide experience in diverse corporate and commercial transactions and matters;
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills, with a high degree of responsibility, consistency and self-discipline;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for own actions and initiatives;
• Dynamic with a pleasant personality;
• Self-motivated and able to cooperate efficiently with co-workers;
• Strong communication skills to manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction and build long-term client relationships;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear, accurate and commercially focused legal advice and opinions;
• High standards of professional ethics and integrity in all dealings.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing all types of corporate documents and agreements, including, but not limited to, resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney, Memorandum & Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, etc.;
• Drafting and reviewing of any type of commercial contracts and other legal instruments;
• Undertaking corporate procedures with the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (Cyprus) and communicating, liaising with or attending the said Department;
• Studying and familiarising with existing and new legislation and providing coherent and comprehensive legal advice to clients;
• Drafting legal opinions on corporate, commercial, regulatory and other legal matters;
• Legal research on case law and statutes of Cyprus, UK and EU legislation;
• Applying AML, KYC and GDPR procedures in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations;
• Acting as a focal point of contact, particularly for key clients;
• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients;
• Attending meetings with clients in Cyprus or abroad;
• Representing the Firm at professional, promotional and networking events and conferences in Cyprus or abroad;
• Guiding clients through governmental and regulatory procedures and communicating, liaising with or attending relevant authorities, including but not limited to:
  • Cyprus Immigration authorities;
  • Department of Lands and Surveys;
  • Tax Department;
  • Labour Office;
  • CySEC;
  • Cyprus Stock Exchange;
  • Banks in Cyprus or abroad;
• Collaborating with the Firm’s legal team on corporate and commercial matters;
• Undertaking any other responsibilities relevant to the corporate and commercial legal practice of the Firm;
• Contributing articles and other publications for the Firm’s website, newsletters and other legal or professional publications;
• Actively participating in and contributing to the Firm’s strategic planning and marketing activities.

The seniority of the position will be determined according to the Firm’s defined career path following an assessment of the candidate’s experience, knowledge, competencies and abilities.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Appointment as Lawyer of the Corporate and Commercial Department of the Firm;
• Opportunity to actively contribute to the Firm’s overall growth and direction;
• Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package, reflective of qualifications, expertise and experience;
• Visible and achievable career path, based on performance, confidence, autonomy, leadership, contribution to Firm’s development etc.;
• Payment of 13^th salary in December each year;
• Eligibility to bonuses under the Firm’s defined bonus schemes;
• Additional financial incentives for introducing clients to the Firm;
• Professional Pension Fund with employer contributions;
• 22 days of annual leave;
• Laptop and necessary technology for efficient remote work when required;
• Free parking area provided for ease of daily commuting;
• Full coverage of costs for seminars and trainings required for license renewal;
• Full coverage of advocates pension fund contributions;
• Payment of annual bar association/license renewal fees by the Firm;
• Early departure on Fridays: until 2:00 p.m.

All interested candidates should submit their CV to the following email address;  careers@karitzis.com  using the following subject: CORPORATE LAWYER.

Upon submission, a delivery confirmation shall be sent to the applicant. If no confirmation is received within 48 working hours from submission, the applicant is kindly requested to resubmit his/her application.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.