Experienced Lawyer in Competition Law at Karatzas & Partners Law Firm

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Competition Law, Antitrust Law, Merger Control, M&A, Corporate Law, State Aid, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, TMT Law, Pharmaceutical Law, Interpersonal Skills, English Proficiency

Industry

Law Practice

Description

About us Established in 1963, Karatzas & Partners is a leading provider of legal services in the fields of corporate, commercial and financial law. Our clientele includes top tier Greek and international companies and we are known for our added value to deals that are at the forefront of legal developments. Our firm is regularly rated as 1st Tier Firm by such legal directories as Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR1000, while we are proud to be the most innovative law firm in Greece through the investment in new technologies and the adaptation of market edge organizational standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected not only in the quality of our legal services but also in our working environment. Τhis dedication has earned us the awards for Best Workplace 2024 and Best Workplace for Women 2024 from Great Place To Work® Hellas. About the role We are now looking for an experienced lawyer in Competition Law to join our growing, dynamic Competition team and become part of its continuous growth and success. As a member of our Competition team, you will: obtain experience in a wide spectrum of competition / antitrust matters with particular emphasis on high profile and novel merger control cases in Greece, as well as investigations, antitrust advisory/compliance and state aid issues; participate in a wide variety of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A’s) and corporate law transactions and provide competition law advice to large national and multinational corporate clients; be given the opportunity to become acquainted with other fields of law, such as corporate and M&A, Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Law, and Pharmaceuticals; acquire experience in the competition and general legal aspects of a wide field of pioneering business transactions; become a member of world-wide workstreams and work in groups with international legal teams that further enhance legal knowledge on related matters and provide valuable international market input; apply relevant regulatory knowledge to cases and legal solutions that refer to everyday competition law compliance in corporate clients; The successful candidate should have: qualification to act as a Greek lawyer through a Greek law degree and bar admission; minimum 5 years of systematic and hands-on experience in competition; vision to become a highly qualified and recognized practitioner in the field of competition law; advanced interpersonal skills and attention to detail; continuous learning and development mindset; positive attitude and team-work spirit; excellent English writing, drafting and oral skills; an LLM in fields related to EU and competition law will be a plus; working experience at the EU Directorate-General for Competition or the Hellenic Competition Commission will be a significant plus; experience in Corporate and M&A and/or TMT will also be a plus. What’s in it for you: an opportunity to work in a leading law firm where you can learn, grow, and advance a competitive remuneration package an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports innovation a resilient, safe, and diverse culture and values that are based on integrity, teamwork, ownership, and accountability private health insurance program 24x7 psychological support and consulting hotline work from home policy and flexible working hours special benefits and care for parents Our people are key to our success, and we create a workspace that allows people to reach their full potential! Equal Opportunities At Karatzas & Partners we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity by treating all applicants fairly regardless of their gender, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnicity or disability. This applies to recruitment and selection process and all employment terms and conditions including pay, training, promotion and every other aspect of employment.

Responsibilities

The role involves handling a wide spectrum of competition and antitrust matters, with a focus on high-profile merger control cases and regulatory compliance. The lawyer will provide legal advice to national and multinational corporate clients across various sectors including TMT and Pharmaceuticals.