experienced lawyer in financial regulation and capital markets law karatzas & partners

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

Our Financial Regulation and Capital Markets team intends to further grow and expand. We are looking to recruit a lawyer with experience in the relevant areas of law and comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment in the provision of banking and investment services in Greece, the licensing and distribution of investment funds in Greece and securities laws.

As a member of our Financial Regulation and Capital Markets law team you will:

• work within an international environment of excellence;

• obtain experience in a wide spectrum of regulatory and legal matters regarding the provision of traditional and new technology banking and other financial services in Greece as well as securities offerings in Greece and abroad;

• become a member of global wide workstreams and work in groups with international legal teams that further enhance legal knowledge on related matters and provide valuable international market input; 

• participate in M&A transactions where the target is a company providing regulated services;

• participate in securities offering transactions in Greece and abroad;

• closely cooperate with legal and business teams of big listed companies on Greek capital markets, market information dissemination and corporate governance issues;

• combine relevant regulatory knowledge with legal solutions that refer to every-day banking and other financial services;

• have direct contact and interaction with regulatory authorities.

The successful candidate should have:

• qualification to act as a Greek lawyer through a Greek law degree and bar admission;

• minimum 3 years of working experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel, including in the relevant areas of law. International experience or exposure to international projects and clients is an asset;

• an LLM, ideally in commercial, financial, banking and/or EU law;

• vision to establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and become a recognized practitioner in Financial Regulation and Capital Markets law;

• ability to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload;

• continuous learning and development mindset;

• positive attitude and team-work spirit;

• excellent command of English;

• knowledge of the Greek regulatory environment regarding the provision of banking, payment and investment services in Greece and the licensing and distribution of investment funds in Greece, as well as Greek securities laws.

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

• 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!