legal trainee
The American College of Greece
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Fixed Term
Νομικές Υπηρεσίες
On Site
Full Time
About the job
The lawyer/legal counsel at the American College of Greece (ACG) is seeking to collaborate with two Legal Trainees. The positions are based at the Aghia Paraskevi campus and offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, cross-functional legal environment.
The Position
As a Legal Trainee, you will be exposed to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to the operation and governance of a large nonprofit, U.S.-affiliated educational institution in Greece. You will support the inhouse legal counsel of a large educational institution in providing legal advice, policy guidance, and compliance support across administrative and academic departments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the drafting, review, and preparation of internal legal documents, institutional policies, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research on education law, administrative law, labor law, data protection (GDPR), family law, and related areas
- Support the head lawyer in responding to institutional and regulatory inquiries
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to nonprofit education providers
- Assist in supervising legal interns and contribute to the coordination of their work
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the College
- Maintain accurate records, support legal filing, and ensure confidentiality
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the responsible lawyer/supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Law from a Greek university
- Eligible to commence the formal 18-month legal traineeship (άσκηση) or currently in training with at least 6 months remaining
- Strong interest in education law, public law, family law, and policy-making for nonprofit institutions
- Excellent legal drafting and research skills in both Greek and English
Required Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High ethical standards, discretion, and a strong sense of professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal research tools (e.g., Nomos, Sakkoulas, e-law) is desirable
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: June 2025
Application Instructions: Applicants should complete the online application and include the following materials:
- A cover letter in English
- A current CV in English
- Contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference.
Νομικές Υπηρεσίες
On Site
Fixed Term
Full Time
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.
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