Overview
Associate — Corporate / M&A (+3 years) Jobs in Athens, Attiki, Greece at ABLAW
Title: Associate — Corporate / M&A (+3 years)
Company: ABLAW
Location: Athens, Attiki, Greece
Company Description ABLAW Athens Business Lawyers is a boutique law firm registered with the Athens Bar Association and specializing in M&A, private equity, corporate and commercial law, and financial regulation. Τhe firm combine recognized academic excellence with strong business insight and extensive practical experience. The firm follows a partner-intensive model, ensuring that clients’ legal issues are addressed within the broader context of their strategic, business, and financial objectives.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Associate — Corporate / M&A role based in Athens. The Associate will work closely with partners and counsels on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, private equity deals, corporate restructurings, and general corporate and commercial matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documentation (such as share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements, and corporate governance documents), as well as preparing legal memoranda, opinions, and client-facing deliverables. The role also involves managing and coordinating legal due diligence, supporting transaction structuring, liaising with clients and counterparties, and interacting with regulatory authorities where needed. The Associate will contribute to project management on transactions and participate in business development and knowledge-building initiatives within the firm.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Corporate Law and demonstrable experience in M&A and private equity transactions (minimum 3 years post-qualification).
- Training and experience at a top-tier law firm (Greek or international) or the legal arm of a Big-4.
- Advanced Analytical Skills and proven ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues with attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Excellent Communication skills, including clear, concise drafting in English and Greek, and the ability to interact confidently with clients and counterparties.
- Solid understanding of Finance concepts relevant to corporate and M&A work, including basic transaction structuring and familiarity with financial documentation.
- Hands-on experience in conducting and coordinating Due Diligence processes for corporate and M&A deals.
- Qualified lawyer admitted to the Athens Bar Association (or eligible), with a strong academic background; postgraduate studies (LL.M. or equivalent) in corporate, commercial, or financial law are an asset.
- Ability to work on-site in Athens in a demanding, partner-intensive environment, managing multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
- Team-oriented mindset, professional integrity, and interest in continuous learning, academic engagement, and high-quality legal practice
Why ABLAW
• A boutique practice built around landmark transactions for credit institutions, listed companies, PE sponsors and major corporates
• A partner- and counsel-heavy model — our ratio of partners and senior counsels to associates is far above that of our major competitors, which means real responsibility, close mentorship and genuine quality work rather than volume
• A multidisciplinary, pragmatic and inventive approach that values academic excellence alongside commercial sense
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience, with strong scope for growth
Our environment
• A collegial, supportive team where you are a name, not a number — direct, open communication and genuine mentorship from the partners and counsel
• Bright, modern offices in central Athens, designed for focused work and easy collaboration
• The sophistication and calibre of large-firm work, without the impersonal pressure and anonymity of the big firms — demanding matters handled in a more supportive, human setting
• A healthy, sustainable pace and real respect for work-life balance
• A flat, non-hierarchical culture where good ideas are heard, whoever raises them
How to apply
Please apply through LinkedIn or send your CV in confidence to [email protected]. All applications are treated in strict confidence.
ABLAW is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
