Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor - Square One

Limassol, Cyprus · Full-time · On-site

About us

Square One is one of Cyprus's fastest-growing residential developers, with over €150M in sales and 10 active off-plan developments across Limassol. We are expanding into Athens and beyond, and building out a procurement function capable of supporting an institutional-grade platform.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on in-house legal position embedded within the Legal & Operations function. The successful candidate will work directly alongside the Head of Legal & Operations, taking ownership of legal execution across active transactions and corporate matters, and supporting the team in closing the gap between legal, operations, and finance.

Guidance and mentorship are provided by the Head of Legal & Operations, this is a collaborative working relationship built on shared ownership of outcomes, not a hierarchical one.

This is not a passive advisory role. We need someone who takes files, moves them forward, and closes them.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate & Compliance
• Company incorporations, SPV formations, and routine corporate maintenance under the Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113)
• Preparation of board resolutions, powers of attorney, declarations, and undertakings
• UBO register maintenance, statutory filings, and annual corporate compliance
• Supporting AML/KYC process ownership, file management, document chasing, and internal record keeping
• Maintaining a complete and current legal filing system across all active and closed matters

Transaction Support

• Drafting and reviewing contracts of sale, reservation agreements, side letters, and ancillary transaction documents

• Managing and progressing active transaction files from instruction through to completion
• Chasing outstanding items, AML/KYC documents, bank confirmations, Land Registry requirements — across multiple simultaneous files
• Coordinating with external counsel, notaries, and the District Lands Office on title deed transfers and registration
• Following up on broken, stalled, or disputed cases and driving them to resolution and formal closure

Banking & Finance Coordination

• Preparing documentation packages for company loan facilities, draw-downs, and renewals
• Issuing developer co-operation documents for purchaser mortgage files
• Supporting new bank account openings for SPVs and group entities

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Law Degree
• 2 to 4 years of experience; exposure to corporate law, real estate transactions, or both considered an advantage
• Familiarity with Cyprus AML/KYC requirements
• Experience with Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113), incorporations, filings, and corporate governance

Skills & Attributes

• Organised and file-driven, able to manage a large number of simultaneous open matters without losing track
• A finisher, someone who picks up a file, identifies what is missing, and does not let it sit
• Commercially aware, understands the link between legal execution and cash flow
• Comfortable drafting independently and taking ownership of documents without requiring constant direction
• Discreet and professional in handling confidential matters including employment, equity, and corporate structure
• Fluent in Greek and English, drafting and correspondence in both languages

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus compensation based on performance
• Professional development opportunities
• Sports Benefit Membership
• A rewarding Employee Referral Program – help us grow the team and get rewarded.
• We’ve got plenty of snacks, coffee, and all the essentials to keep you going in the office!
• Generous paid sick leave to support your health and well-being.
• Flexible working hours