Senior Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Greece.

📋 Description

• Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial agreements, such as purchase and sale, distribution, agency, offtake, supply, raw material procurement, tolling, manufacturing, logistics, and vendor agreements.

• Engage in direct negotiations with external parties and draft both domestic and international commercial, business, and operational contracts.

• Offer advice and counsel on commercial contracts.

• Utilize and modify standard forms and templates.

• Evaluate contractual obligations, special provisions, and legal terms and conditions for adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including competition, trade sanctions, export controls, REACH/CLP, and GDPR.

• Lead or participate in legal initiatives and special projects.

• Manage substantial volumes of commercial contract reviews with consistency, precision, and attention to detail.

• Provide practical, innovative, and timely legal counsel to operational and administrative departments regarding operational agreements.

• Cultivate relationships with business teams and comprehend business strategies and objectives.

• Assist with legal department projects and compliance activities.

• Aid in monitoring and ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry requirements in Greece, the European Union, and other jurisdictions.

• Support the Associate General Counsel in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

• Report to the Associate General Counsel as an individual contributor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A law degree from a recognized university and admission to a Greek Bar Association (or equivalent EU qualification) in good standing.

• A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial contracts, preferably within the chemicals, plastics, manufacturing, or other industrial sectors.

• Proven ability to negotiate complex legal transactions.

• Prior experience in an international law firm and/or in-house setting is preferred.

• Required compliance and corporate secretary experience, including managing entity governance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures, including board governance, corporate secretarial practices, and multi-jurisdictional entity management.

• Ability to analyze and translate complex legal principles into practical business solutions and confidently engage with Executives and Department Managers.

• Capacity to learn rapidly and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Skill in influencing others while upholding high levels of integrity and discretion.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally as needed.

• Capability to work independently and effectively across time zones, with reasonable flexibility in working hours when necessary for meetings or time-sensitive matters involving colleagues or business operations in other jurisdictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working environment.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.