Corporate & M&A Law – Senior Associate

Our Corporate & M&A Team

We advise global and domestic market leaders, small to medium sized enterprises and entrepreneurs from a range of industries, financing institutions, funds and other international investors on their corporate and commercial activities.

Our Corporate & M&A team has unparalleled experience in structuring and executing ground-breaking deals in the context of new legislation, market liberalisation and foreign investment and has advised participants in many of the high value and innovative corporate transactions and large-scale cross-border deals to have taken place in Greece.

A significant part of our practice is taken up by the provision of ongoing legal services to clients in relation to the legal issues arising in the course of their day-to-day business activities, corporate governance requirements, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance, for many of which we have acted for over a decade.

Our aim is to get to know our clients’ individual requirements to ensure we provide a personalised service which is in line with their goals and to build a long-lasting relationship with them.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opening for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate & M&A team.

You will be working on a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, demergers, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and commercial contracts including: share purchase, shareholders, leasing, and distribution agreements.

Additionally, you will be exposed to a broad variety of work, with your responsibilities including drafting and reviewing transaction documentation, advising on regulatory compliance, conducting due diligence, transaction management and providing day-to-day legal support to various types of legal entities active in various industries.

Required Qualifications

8 - 10 years of working experience in the Corporate and M&A field.
Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) and a strong academic record. A specialised Master’s degree (LLM) in the areas of Corporate, Commercial or Business Law is a must-have.
Admission to the Athens or one of the regional Bar Associations in Greece. Dual qualification with foreign Bar Associations is welcome.
Excellent command of English (both writing and oral skills).

Required Skills

Excellent analytical, drafting and multi-tasking skills.
Fluent written and spoken English and Greek.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work efficiently within deadlines.
Proactive, enthusiastic and client orientated work ethic.

What We Οffer

Exposure to high quality work and high-profile cases.
Continuing professional development opportunities.
Career development opportunities.
Supportive and dynamic working environment.
Ability to work from home one day per week.
Competitive compensation package.
Private insurance plan with premier healthcare coverage and extensive support.

At Bernitsas Law we are committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion and fostering a culture where everyone is valued.

To apply for this position, please send us your CV and a Cover Letter to applications@bernitsaslaw.com, quoting “Corporate and M&A”.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

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