Title: Associate Lawyer
Department: Litigation
Role type: Full-time
Primary Location: Athens office-based
Salary: Competitive DOE
Bonus: Competitive annual bonus structure
Benefits: Healthcare & Pension contributions, Generous welfare scheme, Generous annual leave on a rising scale
About the firm
Giambrone & Partners is an international firm with offices in England, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Tunisia. The firm’s strength is in its comprehensive expertise regarding cross-border matters, both contentious and non-contentious together with its ability to draw together experienced cross-border teams providing exceptional proficiency both in legal knowledge and the capacity to appear before all levels of courts in various jurisdictions.
The firm has an ambitious expansion plan for the next five years and we are seeking an exceptional individual to join the team who can contribute to the firm’s growth.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lawyer to join our Athens office, on a full-time and permanent basis. The role is office-based and the successful candidate would be expected to work from the office on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and exceptionally busy team which deals with commercial and civil litigation, property, and immigration matters predominantly.
The successful candidate will work alongside one of the Partners based in the London office and will assist in developing the Greek business.
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking business development and administrative initiatives
Providing a high-quality legal service to the firm’s clients
Providing advice on commercial and civil disputes: contractual disputes, tortious claims, disputed debt claims, loan disputes and family law proceedings
Conducting title searches at the Land Registry
Advising on immigration law and Golden Visa procedures
The Successful Applicant
- Be a Lawyer qualified to practise in Athens (0-2 PQE) or about to qualify as a Lawyer
Demonstrate experience working on general litigation and transactional matters
Have excellent academic qualifications
Have commercial and technology awareness
Display excellent writing and communication skills in Greek and English
Have an interest in financial services regulation and cryptocurrency / Fintech (desirable)
Firm Environment & Opportunity
Excellent growth opportunity
Dynamic and international environment
Competitive compensation
Health insurance
Friendly, sociable atmosphere
Bonus potential