Junior Lawyer - Limassol

For our client, a growing and well-established property development and construction group in Limassol, we are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Junior Lawyer to join the Legal Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyprus qualified lawyer to gain broad in-house experience across real estate, property sales, construction contracts, corporate matters and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Real Estate & Property Sales

• Draft, review and negotiate reservation agreements, contracts of sale and related addenda for residential and commercial properties.

• Prepare sale documentation for local, international and high-net-worth buyers.

• Handle contract deposits, transfers, mortgages, encumbrances and title deed matters with the Department of Lands and Surveys.

• Assist with applications for acquisition of immovable property by non-EU buyers and residency-related property matters.

• Conduct title, planning and encumbrance searches and identify potential legal risks.

Construction & Commercial Contracts

• Draft and review subcontractor, supplier, consultant and service agreements, NDAs and framework agreements.

• Assist with the review of main construction contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts.

• Support matters relating to performance bonds, guarantees, warranties and insurance requirements.

• Advise project and commercial teams on contractual obligations, variations, delays and payment provisions.

• Assist with claims, contractual disputes and related correspondence.

Corporate & Compliance

• Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, minutes, resolutions and filings for group companies.

• Support AML/KYC checks on buyers, investors and counterparties.

• Assist with GDPR compliance, including privacy notices, data processing agreements and data subject requests.

• Monitor licences, permits and regulatory deadlines relating to development projects.

Litigation & Dispute Support

• Assist the Chief Legal Officer and external counsel with pre-litigation and litigation matters.

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, chronologies, witness bundles and draft correspondence.

• Assist with pleadings, letters of demand and other legal documentation.

• Attend court hearings, meetings and other proceedings when required.

Employment & General Legal Support

• Support HR with employment agreements, policies and employment-related legal matters.

• Maintain the legal matter tracker and contract repository.

• Ensure signed legal documents are properly recorded, organised and easily retrievable.

• Provide day-to-day legal support to departments across the group.

Experience:

Essential

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).

• Registered Advocate with the Cyprus Bar Association.

• 0–3 years' post-qualification experience.

• Ideally, experience or exposure to real estate, conveyancing, construction or commercial law.

• Excellent written and spoken Greek and English.

• Strong legal drafting and research skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Desirable

• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, particularly within property development or construction.

• LLM or further studies in commercial, real estate or construction law.

• Good working knowledge of Cyprus property law and Department of Lands and Surveys procedures.

• Experience dealing with international or high-net-worth clients.

Skills & Attributes:

• Commercially minded with a practical approach to legal matters.

• Strong drafting, analytical and research skills.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.

• Able to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable working with Sales, Construction, Finance and HR teams.

• Proactive, solution-oriented and willing to take ownership.

• Keen to develop professionally within an expanding in-house legal function.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Opportunity to gain broad in-house legal experience across property, construction and commercial matters.

• Exposure to high-value residential and mixed-use developments.

• Opportunity for professional development and increased responsibility as the group grows.

• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Salary:

€2,500 gross per month (€30,000 annual gross)