Corporate Legal Counsel
Description
David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a global iGaming technology and online casino platform provider currently looking to hire a Corporate Legal Counsel to join their growing team.
Position: Corporate Legal Counsel
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Work model: on-site
Employment type: Full-time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide legal advice and support on corporate governance, corporate structuring and strategic corporate matters across the Group
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Advise Boards of Directors and Board Committees on governance matters and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations
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Prepare board and shareholder resolutions, meeting documentation and corporate records
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Manage the Group's corporate housekeeping, including statutory registers, filings and ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
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Liaise with company registries, corporate service providers and regulatory authorities regarding incorporations, restructurings and corporate administration matters
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Draft, review and manage a broad range of corporate legal documentation, including constitutional documents, financing agreements, intercompany agreements and powers of attorney
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Support the establishment, restructuring and ongoing management of Group entities across multiple jurisdictions
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Coordinate and assist with legal due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, investments, financing transactions and regulatory applications
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Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, capital raisings and cross-border initiatives
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Provide day-to-day legal advice on corporate, governance, financing, intellectual property and general commercial matters
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Coordinate external legal counsel on jurisdiction-specific matters, transactions and regulatory issues
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Assist in developing and improving corporate governance frameworks, policies and internal controls
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Collaborate with senior management on strategic legal projects and business initiatives .
REQUIREMENTS
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Law degree (LLB required, LLM is an advantage), preferably from a UK or Cypriot university
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Qualified Attorney admitted to the Bar in the country of origin
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Minimum 3 years of post-qualification legal experience
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Excellent knowledge of corporate law and corporate governance principles
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Strong knowledge of Cypriot corporate law or experience working within the UK legal system
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Experience managing Registrar of Companies procedures and corporate filings
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Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate legal documentation
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
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Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
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Business-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to legal risk management
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment
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Experience within regulated industries is an advantage
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Experience within the iGaming industry is an advantage
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Knowledge of gaming licensing and regulatory frameworks is an advantage
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Experience supporting M&A, corporate finance or cross-border corporate transactions is an advantage.
OFFER
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Competitive salary package
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Excellent working environment
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Medical insurance plan
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Company pension plan
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Birthday and special occasion vouchers
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Fully equipped kitchen and employee lounge
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Monthly lunches, company events and team activities
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Career development opportunities within a leading international iGaming company
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And many more!!!