In‑house Real Estate Lawyer – Property Transactions

About the role

bbf: is a leading property developer in Cyprus and Greece and is looking for an experienced real estate lawyer to join its in‑house legal team. The role is transaction‑driven, acting as the legal counterpart to a designated sales associate and supporting the end‑to‑end deal pipeline for residential and mixed‑use projects.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and finalise sale, reservation, option, addenda, assignment agreements and powers of attorney for units across the Group’s projects.
• Prepare agreements from approved templates, accurately incorporating unit, plot, permit, area schedule and payment data.
• Draft bespoke clauses for non‑standard deals and escalate material deviations to the Chief Legal Officer.
• Ensure agreements reflect commercial terms and reconcile any discrepancies before execution.
• Manage signing processes, including remote and POA‑based execution, and coordinate with buyers’ external counsel.
• Oversee land office procedures, banking issues related to payments and the KYC process with internal and external parties.
• Provide support on corporate, construction, leasing, facility management and regulatory matters as required.
• Act as the dedicated legal point of contact for a specific sales associate and their transaction portfolio.

Required profile

• Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) and admission to the Cyprus Bar Association.
• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience drafting sale agreements for immovable property.
• Strong background in title work, contract deposits, transfers, encumbrances and Department of Lands and Surveys procedures.
• Working knowledge of Cyprus property regulation, specific‑performance legislation, VAT on immovable property and acquisition consents for non‑EU buyers.
• Fluency in Greek and English with professional drafting and negotiation skills in both languages.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent transactions to strict deadlines.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to a substantial, active development pipeline across multiple projects.
• Close collaboration with the commercial side of the business rather than a purely advisory role.
• Opportunity to broaden responsibilities beyond transactional drafting over time.
• Competitive remuneration, benefits and professional development support.