Job Description

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an established provider of Corporate Services, we are seeking to recruit a Corporate Lawyer & AML Officer (Dual Role) to join their growing team based in Limassol. A dual role, you will oversee both corporate and compliance work for the company, including assisting in legal matters such as company incorporations, re-domiciliation’s, company liquidations, and other corporate related matters, as well as acting as the Company’s AML and Compliance Officer. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, who are fully qualified lawyers. You will need to possess approximately 3+ years of experience carrying out both corporate and compliance-related work, and be fluent in both verbal and written Greek and English. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes a generous base salary, discretionary bonus, medical insurance, and 25 days of paid annual leave per year.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Managing the Clients’ Corporate related matters.
• Assisting in legal matters such as company incorporations, re-domiciliation’s, company liquidations, and other corporate related matters.
• Preparing and submitting any corporate client related filings and updating the relevant registers (i.e. Change of Officers/Shareholders/UBO register/etc).
• Obtaining certificates from the Registrar of Companies.
• Preparing minutes for client companies.
• Maintaining legal files and records for client companies.
• Reviewing, drafting, revising, and finalising any legal agreements and documentation.
• Acting as the Company’s AML and Compliance Officer.
• Preparing and submitting Compliance and AML Reports to Board of Directors, Senior Management, and regulatory bodies, including the Annual Compliance Officer’s Report.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the firm’s compliance policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the firm complies with AML/CFT, and sanctions regulations.
• Conduct KYC/CDD checks, perform risk assessments, and monitor transactions.
• Prepare reports and required documentation for submission to relevant authorities and regulators
• Prepare legal opinions related with AML/CFT, and sanctions regulations
• Overseeing AML/CFT training and ensuring appropriate staff awareness.

 

Key Skills/Experience:

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent.
• Qualified Lawyer.
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in the corporate sector.
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in AML/CFT and compliance within entities regulated under EU AML legislation.
• A recognised AML qualification such as the CySEC AML Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
• Fluent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and oral.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Key Benefits:

• Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Eligibility to a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance Plan.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Full coverage of costs for seminars and training required for license renewal.

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number ERG8976. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at jobs@careerfinders.com.cy .

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CareerFinders Recruitment Services Ltd

With offices in Nicosia and Limassol, CareerFinders was founded by two recruitment professionals with extensive industry experience both in Cyprus and Internationally. Our core business model is to provide superior recruitment services to both local and international clients and candidates, primarily throughout the Island of Cyprus. Built on foundations of quality, trust and experience our thorough, personal and tailored approach to recruitment assignments sets us above the competition and ensures that both employers and job seekers find that ideal match. The core industry sectors we service include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Banking, Corporate Services, Engineering, Forex/Binary, Information Technology, Shipping, Legal and Oil & Gas.