Senior Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel (International & Family Office, Cyprus)

Join a discreet, internationally active family office headquartered in Limassol. As our sole legal leader, you will report to the CEO and work closely with the Beneficiary and a small circle of trusted advisors. You’ll shape structures and transactions across Cyprus, the EU and other jurisdictions, covering operating companies, funds and real estate. This is a long‑term, stable in‑house role with genuine influence, high ownership and a mandate to build best‑practice governance.

Responsibilities:

• Own the legal function for the family office, set the agenda, prioritise matters, and deliver timely, practical advice to the Beneficiary.
• Handle local Cyprus corporate, immigration/migration and residency topics.
• Establish SPVs/holding companies in various jurisdictions, maintain corporate records, filings, resolutions, share transfers, and changes in structure/management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements (services, investments, loans, NDAs, intra‑group agreements, escrow and security documentation).
• Asset acquisitions and dispositions, support purchases both as asset deals and via share acquisitions of asset‑holding companies, coordinate due diligence and closing mechanics.
• Select, brief, and manage external counsel, fiduciaries, and tax advisors. Work closely with internal accountants and tax specialists.
• Identify legal risks, monitor regulatory changes, and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations and policies.
• Lead initiatives from structuring and planning through implementation and post‑closing support.

• 5+ years of relevant post‑qualification experience with strong international / cross‑border exposure. Prior experience in a family office / private wealth / HNWI environment and Background in consulting or Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) is a major advantage.
• Solid background in corporate law and transactions (PE/M&A/private investments or comparable complex commercial work).
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as the lead/sole counsel, exercise sound judgement, and deliver pragmatic solutions under time pressure.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial, investment, and intra‑group documentation.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple jurisdictions and steering external counsel.
• Languages: English and Russian—strong working proficiency (written and spoken).
• Law degree from a recognised university (MSU, MGIMO, HSE University is an advantage).
• Highly organised, reliable and business‑oriented; able to manage several matters in parallel and drive them to completion.

• Competitive, negotiable compensation aligned to your experience and impact, plus performance‑based bonuses.
• Relocation to Cyprus (Limassol) with visa and work‑permit sponsorship, and hands‑on support throughout the process.
• A long‑term, stable in‑house position with direct access to decision‑makers and a meaningful, international scope.
• Modern, professional and friendly workplace with genuine autonomy and ownership.
• Office perks: complimentary breakfasts and lunches, free fitness center, English lessons (e.g., Skyeng) and broader education programs/professional development, and regular team events.