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Legal Advisor – Experienced Associate | Contentious Matters | Compliance | QRS Jobs in Nicosia, Cyprus at Deloitte
Title: Legal Advisor – Experienced Associate | Contentious Matters | Compliance | QRS
Company: Deloitte
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
The Contentious Matters Team of the Compliance Department of Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is seeking to recruit a Legal Advisor, at the level of Experienced Associate.
Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
Our Shared Values
- Lead the way
- Serve with integrity
- Take care of each other
- Foster inclusion
- Collaborate for measurable impact
The Legal Advisor Role
The Contentious Matters Legal Advisor will support the Contentious Matters Leader to serve the internal business by helping manage the current contentious matters workload and prevent new contentious matters from escalating.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Maintain a detailed, up-to-date database of all contentious matters.
- Prepare the relevant internal reports by extracting the necessary information from the database.
- Manage case files on SharePoint, ensuring documents are organized and up to date.
- Diarize deadlines and other critical dates.
- Draft and manage email correspondence; keep accurate records in the case management system.
- Email and case management.
- Assist in the streamlining of processes (including drawing up forms and templates for internal circulation).
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and compile case statistics.
- Conduct legal research.
- Analyze facts, gather evidence, and prepare legal memorandums.
- Prepare concise summary notes on points of law, legislative amendments, and case law.
- Review pleadings and provide input where required.
- Draft letters of demand and legal notices.
- Provide general legal advice on routine issues.
- Manage simple cases end-to-end.
- Support the Contentious Matters Team in preparing and delivering internal training on contentious matters issues and risk mitigation.
- Monitor legal developments across the Middle East and Cyprus and report material updates to the Contentious Matters Team.
- Act as a liaison between the Contentious Matters Team and other internal functions as required.
- Act as a liaison between the Contentious Matters Leader and external counsel as required from time to time.
- Work with the Contentious Matters Leader to develop and enhance policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with laws and regulations across multiple Middle East jurisdictions.
Leadership Capabilities
- Demonstrates understanding of our purpose and values and explores opportunities for impact.
- Shows a strong commitment to personal learning and development and acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
- Understands expectations and takes personal accountability for maintaining performance.
- Actively develops effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Appreciates how daily tasks support team and business priorities and aligns work accordingly.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Law from a common-law jurisdiction. Additional civil-law qualification will be considered an advantage.
- At least 2 years’ post-admission experience at a reputable law firm, preferably in the UK, US, Australia, or Canada. Additional experience in a civil-law environment will be considered an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Eagerness to learn about diverse stakeholder sectors.
- Proactive approach across all areas of work.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional command of English.
- Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Remuneration package aligned with the role’s responsibilities and the candidate’s experience.
- Pension plan.
- Medical coverage and life insurance.
- Continuous professional development.
- Flexible hours and hybrid working (adapted to team-specific operational requirements).
- Friday afternoon off throughout the year.
- Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before.
- Special types of leave.
- Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.
Why Deloitte?
- Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question, and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energizes you.
- Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, we tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow and achieve maximum impact.
- We practice what we preach! As a purpose-led organization, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.
Applications
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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