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.
