Employment Law – Associate

Our Employment Team
Our team guides local and multinational companies and their employees and foreign employers without a permanent establishment in Greece through this highly regulated and continuously developing area of law.
At the core of our practice is advising on the human resources and employee relations issues which arise on an everyday basis in any business, whether these are run of the mill or challenging.

The Opportunity
We are currently looking to hire a highly motivated lawyer to join our Employment team. You will be exposed to a broad variety of work, including acting in an advisory capacity and in the context of transactions, advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, privatisations and transfers of undertaking and voluntary exit plans.

Qualifications
• 1 – 3 years of active professional experience in Employment law and/or Social Security Law OR a specialised Master’s degree (LLM) in Employment Law.
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) and a strong academic record.
• Admission to the Athens or one of the regional Bar Associations in Greece. Dual qualification with foreign Bar Associations is welcome.

Required Skills
• Fluent written and spoken English and Greek.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to understand clients’ needs and concerns.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good research and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and drafting skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and client orientated work ethic.

What We Οffer
• Exposure to a broad variety of 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 caring culture where everyone is valued.
To apply for this position, please send us your CV and a Cover Letter to applications@bernitsaslaw.com  quoting ‘Employment Law Associate’.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.