Senior M&A Lawyer (Limassol, Cyprus)

M&A, Financial Services Lawyer – Senior Level

Our client accepts candidates willing to relocate.

Our client is a major law firm in Cyprus and Southeast Europe, covering clients in multiple sectors with their expert team of specialised legal professionals.

As part of their continuous growth and development and their ability to operate at a high standard, our client is currently looking to enrich their Corporate and Commercial Department and especially their M&A, Financial Services and Regulation practices, with an exceptionally talented corporate lawyer.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of experience in complex Corporate and Commercial transactions and expertise in Financial Services.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of our clients Tier 1 team and will deal with novel, complex, and high-value cross-border projects, assignments, and engagements, often with demanding timetables, with the following main responsibilities:

• Assist clients to navigate the increasingly complex Cyprus and EU legal and regulatory framework governing the financial services sector.
• Provide expert legal advice and assistance in all legal and regulatory matters in Cyprus rules and regulations on banking, investment services, collective investments and their managers, capital markets, electronic money, and payment institutions. and crypto-assets business.
• Liaise with financial services regulators as well as. a wide spectrum of clients (including market-leading domestic, EU and non-EU regulated entities, corporations, and high net worth individuals) on their business to, in, and/or from Cyprus.
• Anticipate challenges clients are likely to face and act proactively.
• Develop and support business development activities and contribute to growth.
• Manage and mentor a team of lawyers and be responsible for their effective and productive day-to-day work, their training and professional development.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

• More than 5 years of PQE with a top-tier firm and/or financial regulator and/or regulated entity.
• Detailed understanding of M&A within the financial services area.
• Excellent English both written and verbal.
• Time management and Reporting Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic team player who enjoys contributing actively to the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong work ethics, positive attitude and confidential approach.