Our client is a ship owning fund manager based in Limassol and due to continued expansion the management team is looking for an In-house Lawyer to join the team and assist with the legal helm.
The company is registered and incorporated under the Laws of Cyprus and authorised by the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission to operate as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documents.
- Research and analyze legal issues and advise the management team on the legal implications of their decisions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreement, including but not limited to ship management contracts, vessel sales and acquisitions, new building and supervision agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, public disclosures, and others.
- Draft corporate and other documents such as minutes, resolutions, agreements, powers of attorney, registers and letters with respect to the actions of the companies.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the management team on all legal matters.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure continuous compliance.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel and other legal advisors.
- Oversee regulatory and compliance matters.
- Design and monitor policies and procedures in line with the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC) regulatory requirements.
Candidate Profile:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory. A Master’s degree in Maritime Law (LLM) is considered an advantage.
- CySEC AML and/or Advance certification is considered an advantage.
- Up to 5 years of relevant corporate experience
- Relevant shipping experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department will be considered an advantage.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Good command of the English language – any additional languages are considered an advantage.
- Ability to display a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong knowledge of legal principles and regulations.
- Knowledge and experience with AIF & AIFM laws and regulations and CySEC directives and circulars will be considered an advantage.
- Sound understanding of relevant laws and regulations including AML and KYC procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to complex situations.
- Proven IT literacy with Microsoft O365 and other equivalents.
Company Benefits :
- €32,000 based on 13 salaries
- Provident Fund of 6% upon satisfactory completion of the probation period
- Lunch allowance.
Working Hours :
- Working hours are 8:15 – 17:00 Mon-Thur,
- 8:15 – 15:30 Fri with a 30 min lunch break.
- Flexibility with hours (i.e. arrive earlier or later, and leave later, extended lunch break).
- *** We also offer a certain number of days remote working per month. ***
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of In-house Lawyer with reference number 4491.
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