On behalf of our client, a long-established company operating in the Financial Industry, GRS Recruitment are looking for a Director of Legal to join their Nicosia based team. The successful candidate needs to be a Qualified Lawyer (member of the Cyprus Bar Association) with at least 5 years of previous working experience in a managerial position. The successful candidate will be responsible to secure new partnerships/relationships through business development with new overseas partners, research the need for new products and develop such products to satisfy the needs of new clients. If you believe you have the necessary set of skills for this Nicosia based Director of Legal role, GRS look forward to receiving your CV today. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Identify, develop, activate, and grow relationships with overseas law firms and financial services companies for referrals
2. Take a leading role in the marketing and sales function of the firm, which will require travel abroad for business development purposes
3. Responsible for implementing and conducting all aspects of the business development and sales process
4. Ultimately responsible for achieving targeted sales objectives of above products according to individual and group targets
5. Lead a team of lawyers, client relationship managers and administrative staff
6. Attend conferences and seminars both locally and abroad whilst keeping up with industry trends
7. Identify and communicate any products, sales opportunities and improvements or suggestions to the Board
CANDIDATE PROFILE
8. Cyprus qualified lawyer with solid experience within the Corporate/Commercial Law sector
9. Proven track record in business growth
10. Minimum 5 years of managerial experience
11. Strong leadership skills
12. Fluency in Greek and English, both written and verbal
13. Flexibility to travel abroad when necessary
COMPANY BENEFITS
14. Attractive compensation package
15. Provident Fund & 13th salary
16. Career development and progression
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.