Corporate Associate (Athens)

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We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can gain early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You will join Stephenson Harwood’s Athens team, based in Greece since 1996, working closely with partners and associates in Athens and colleagues across the firm’s international network. The office is known for its collaborative, business-focused approach, advising clients across Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean on cross-border transactions, financings and complex projects, with a strong focus on shipping, trade and related corporate matters. The team works in both Greek and English, combining deep local knowledge with international expertise to deliver clear, practical advice.

• Support on corporate and commercial matters, including due diligence, transaction structuring and document negotiation.
• Draft, review and advise on a range of agreements (including shareholder and joint venture arrangements, commercial contracts and ancillary documentation).
• Assist with transactional work by preparing and coordinating transaction documents, schedules and conditions precedent.
• Deliver clear, practical legal analysis tailored to client objectives, with strong commercial awareness of sector and deal dynamics.
• Manage and progress matters efficiently, including coordinating internal stakeholders and liaising with external counsel, counterparties and clients.
• Maintain high-quality matter administration, including accurate filing, version control and document management in line with firm standards.
• Contribute to business development and know-how, including producing updates, precedents and supporting pitches and client communications.
• Build and sustain an informal internal and external network of contacts to support client service and team collaboration.

• Greek qualified lawyer with proven legal experience in corporate and commercial law is required
• Prior experience with a leading Greek corporate law firm is a strong advantage.
• Excellent academic record and a master’s degree in corporate law is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Relevant post qualification experience in drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial documentation
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable good housekeeping and file management practices.
• An intellectually curious, lateral thinker who can work independently, is highly organised, and resilient.
• A proven team player, exhibiting cooperation, collaboration and using one’s initiative to support colleagues and deliver for clients.
• Able to develop an informal internal and external network of contacts and build trusted relationships.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills with demonstrated commercial awareness.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business needs.

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.

With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

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