Head of Legal Department

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• The Head of Legal will oversee the Legal and Compliance functions of the business, working closely with the management team, external legal counsel and advisors. He/She will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to maintain the legal framework for the Company’s operational, organizational and governance activity.
• Ensuring that the procedures and actions are in accordance with law and best practices; this includes the evaluation of overall performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Managing the corporate governance function of the Company.
• Taking responsibility for the compliance, ensuring adoption of best compliance practices.
• Supporting the Company’s operational activity and decision making.
• Pro-actively managing the relationship with external lawyers and third party specialist providers, including the control of the respective service levels, fee structures and reporting requirements.
• Advising on and performing the corporate legal functions of the Company.
• Overseeing and holding responsibility for resolution of legal claims brought by and/or against the Company.
• Communicating with various partners.
• Negotiating and reviewing contracts and commercial agreements.
• Providing legal advice to other departments, as required, and ensuring compliance with employment and business process laws.
• Coordinating with the Company's finance and operations professionals in respect of the Company's activities.
• Overseeing and managing legal resources
• Ensuring that the Company’s interests and reputation are protected.
• Daily on-going administration of companies of the Group.
• Translation of documents and other translation duties as may be necessary.
• Knowledge of Cyprus legislation in the field of corporate law and certification of documents for other countries. Knoweldge of legislation of other countries will be considered as an advantage.
• Drafting of contracts, POA, resolutions, AGM, notices, etc.
• Incorporation of companies in different jurisdictions.
• Responsible for the statutory files of companies.
• Communication with local and international banks; preparation of documents/ forms for submission to banks.
• Knowledge of KYC and DD requirements, review and collection of KYC and due diligence documents, assistance to the compliance officer in this respec

• At least 8 years’ relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a professional organisation.
• LLB and/or LLM from a reputable academic institution.
• Risk & Compliance qualification will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent command of the Russian and English languages, both verbal and written, and highly effective communication skills.
• Technical competence in all relevant aspects of the law and compliance regulations.
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to forge trusted working relationships at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to develop high performing teams.
• Accuracy, speed and thoroughness of work, attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines, solutions-orientated and focused upon delivering results.