Legal Counsel

Who we Are

At Grant Thornton Greece, we're not just part of a global network of 76,000 professionals across 156 countries. We're independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond - Personal, Proactive, and Agile.

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Milestones WE are Proud of

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Best Workplaces Hellas for 2025 & 2026!

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Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for 2025 & 2026!

Best Workplace for Young Professionals for 2026!

Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label

Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)

Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals

The role in detail

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join company's legal team. Grant Thornton's Legal Department provides legal support to the company on a wide range of commercial/corporate, contractual, labor and regulatory matters, manages disputes and litigation, along with external counsels, and contributes to protecting the company's interests.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Provide legal guidance to project managers on drafting and negotiating contracts for their project as well as for legal risks during the project

• Support company's internal departments (HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing etc) in complying with applicable legal requirements and company's policies

• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure company's compliance with GDPR, AML, ISO standards and other applicable regulatory frameworks

• Conduct legal research on complex matters, particularly in commercial/corporate and labor law fields, taking into account relevant business considerations

• Carry out tasks for legal internal projects and relevant administrative activities

• Assist in corporate governance issues (BoD, GM minutes, PoAs etc)

• Track litigation matters and maintain up-to-date legal files

To be successful at this role you need the following:

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities effectively, and confident in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. They thrive in a team environment, understand and follow established guidelines, bring innovative thinking and a proactive, solution-oriented approach and demonstrate strong legal risk awareness and sound professional judgment.

While knowledge matters, the right mindset is equally important to success. We seek people with growth-oriented mindset who work with agility and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law from a distinguished university

• Master in Business Law or Master in business (preferred)

• Speaking and writing in English fluently

• 3-5 years of relevant experience (as qualified lawyer) in similar working environment (in-house legal department) on the tasks described for the role

• Knowledge in any of GDPR, AML, public tenders, AI Act, ISO compliance is considered as a strong asset

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and case management tools

• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

• For male candidates, completion of military service is preferred

What's in it for You?

At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here's what you can look forward to:

• Diverse and inclusive workplace

• ️️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment

• Competitive Salary & Bonus

• Insurance Program for all GT members

• Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications

• Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days

• ️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)

• Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees

• Company Car (depending on job level)

Ready to Go Beyond?

If you're imagining a career that's anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don't just do business as usual-we go beyond. Ready to take that leap?

Simply upload your up-to-date CV, hit "apply", and we'll handle the rest!

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

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