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Cyprus Public Transport is now seeking to recruit a:
Legal Counsel
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Directly reporting to the CEO and Head of Legal in Spain will be responsible for a wide range of legal tasks, including but not limited to:
· Drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, terms and conditions, and other legal documentation relating to the Company’s business and providing legal advice for any legal/contractual issue.
· Supervising and communicating with external law firms, particularly regarding case strategies, and requesting legal opinions and studies.
· Assisting with and managing all corporate governance matters, including shareholder and board of directors’ resolutions, amendments of M&A, registrations, and follow-up with the Registry of Companies.
· Monitoring and advising on legal proceedings before courts, authorities, and any governmental agencies.
· Providing necessary legal information and advice concerning local and European laws and regulations.
· Supporting the other company departments (Finance, IT, Commercial, Human Resources, etc.) and providing regulatory guidance as necessary.
· Providing oversight of the Privacy Policy framework and the full compliance of the company´s activity with Data Protection/GDPR matters.
· Generally helping and advising the businesses to ensure all activities are in line with legal requirements and risks are mitigated appropriately.
Qualifications and Experience
Must-Have:
· Fully qualified with a Degree in Law.
· Have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a Law firm or as an in-house lawyer.
· Strong knowledge of Commercial, Contractual, Data Protection, and Corporate Law.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek.
· Ability to quickly understand business needs, anticipate potential issues and provide recommendations for risk management.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive team player, self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, tenacious, uses initiative and problem solve.
· Availability to travel within Europe may be required.
Nice-To-Have:
· Knowledge of Transport Law and proven experience in this field is a plus.
· Relevant field and/or a post-graduate degree will be considered an asset.
· Oral and written skills in Spanish are very welcome, any other third language a plus.
· Experience in an international environment would be beneficial.
· Proven previous experience as Legal Counsel would be highly valued.
What we offer:
· Competitive remuneration package based on professional experience provided.
· Performance-based bonus.
· 21 days paid annual leave.
· Provident Fund contribution after successfully completing 6 months of employment.
· Private Health Insurance coverage.
· Other company benefits such as gym membership and other wellbeing initiatives.
· Continuous training and professional growth opportunities.
Applications
· All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
· Please note that you will only be contacted if you make it past the preliminary round.
· Cyprus Public Transport is an equal opportunity employer.
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