For a boutique law firm based in Nicosia City Centre, we are looking to recruit a Senior Litigation Lawyer, to join its litigation department.
Responsibilities:
- Handle litigation cases, including corporate/commercial litigation.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, legal opinions, pleadings, written addresses and writing any other legal documents.
- Provide legal advice on corporate/commercial litigation matters
- Undertaking legal research.
- Liaising with clients, other professional advisers and public/regulatory authorities as necessary.
Skills:
- Strong analytical skills coupled with high attention to detail
- Fluent command of English and Greek, verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and excellent computer literacy
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines in a busy and demanding work environment
- Accurate, reliable, creative, well organised and proactive
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, responsibility and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven background in dealing with international and institutional clients
Requirements:
- University Law Degree from a UK with a grade of at least 2:1.
- A master’s degree and/or BPTC shall be considered as an additional advantage.
- Qualified lawyer in Cyprus.
- At least 5 years of post qualification experience in commercial and corporate litigation.
- Excellent command of the English and Greek language, both verbal and written.
- Experience in conducting court hearings in cases before the District Courts and the Supreme Court.
- Practical experience in drafting pleadings, legal opinions and other legal documents.
- Ability to conduct legal research and use legal tools such as CyLaw, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and legal textbooks.
- Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package
- 13th salary
- Performance based bonus
- Other benefits and growth opportunities
Salary:
€26,000 - 34,000 - annual gross, depending on experience