Senior Associate – Capital Markets (Law) – Athens

About the role

Our client, a leading independent Greek law firm with a strong corporate and finance practice, is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Capital Markets team in Athens. The role involves advising listed companies, financial institutions and investors on complex Greek and cross‑border capital markets transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on equity and debt capital markets transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, secondary offerings and bond issuances.
• Handle public M&A transactions, tender offers and takeover‑related matters.
• Provide securities law and regulatory advice, ensuring compliance with Greek and EU capital markets regulations.
• Deliver ongoing counsel to listed companies on corporate governance, disclosure obligations, market abuse and shareholder issues.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation, prospectuses, offering memoranda and related legal documents.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, financial advisers, underwriters and other stakeholders.
• Manage transaction workstreams and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• Qualified Greek lawyer admitted to the Athens Bar.
• 6–10 years of post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm or comparable in‑house environment.
• Significant experience in capital markets and securities law, with exposure to ECM and/or DCM transactions.
• Strong knowledge of Greek corporate law, capital markets regulation and EU financial services legislation.
• Fluent in Greek and English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Exposure to high‑profile capital markets transactions in Greece.
• Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage.
• Collegiate and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Clear prospects for career progression and long‑term development.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.