Legal & Contracts Officer

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedLegal & Contracts Officerto join our in-house Legal Compliance team.

The role focuses primarily on the drafting, review, amendment and negotiation of commercial contracts, while also encompassing the management of a broad range of legal matters across the company's business activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with a practical, business-oriented mindset, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to effectively manage diverse legal matters in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, amend and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service, subcontracting, supply, lease and other business-related contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review and negotiate key contractual terms, including liability, indemnities, insurance, penalties, termination, identifying legal risks and proposing appropriate solutions.
• Handle a broad range of corporate and employment law matters, including corporate documentation, Board and General Meeting Minutes, licensing, employment contracts and labor-related issues.
• Conduct legal reviews of contractual terms and documentation in connection with public and private tender procedures.
• Manage legal claims, extrajudicial notices, disputes and settlement matters, in coordination with external legal advisors where required.
• Provide practical legal advice and recommendations to Management and internal departments on legal and contractual matters.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and relevant authorities, coordinating and monitoring ongoing legal matters.
• Support the company's compliance with applicable national and EU legislation and contribute to the review and development of internal policies and procedures.
• Manage the subcontractor qualification process, including reviewing required documentation and monitoring its validity.
• Act as the focal point for legal and contractual requests, ensuring their registration on the designated platform, verification of information completeness and timely follow-up on outstanding matters.
• Maintain accurate legal and contractual records, monitor key deadlines and conduct legal research when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Law.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in an in-house legal position and/or a law firm, with substantial exposure to commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of Civil, Commercial, Corporate and Employment Law.
• Excellent command of Greek and English, both written and spoken, including the ability to review and draft legal documents in English.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with business platforms.
• Knowledge of GDPR, insurance and compensation-related matters will be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Annual gross salary up to €30k, based on experience and qualifications.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Private health insurance.