Senior Associate Lawyer - Banking & Financial Regulation

KG Law Firm, a multidisciplinary, leading Greek law firm dating back to the 1930s and recognized as one of the most prestigious law firms in Greece, is seeking to recruit a motivated Senior Associate Lawyer to join its Banking & Financial Regulation practice.

At KG Law Firm, we aspire to work with people with a client-oriented mind-set, strong lawyering and communications skills and ability to work as team players. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits and an engaging working environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

Main responsibilities:

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and technically strong lawyer to join a growing team and play a key role in advising domestic and international financial institutions, investment firms, payment service providers, electronic money institutions, investors and corporates on a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys combining transactional work with regulatory advisory mandates and who is keen to take an active role in the continued development of a growing practice.

You will manage complex client matters, lead workstreams and transactions, coordinate project teams and take ownership of client deliverables, while working closely with partners and mentoring junior lawyers.

• Banking and finance transactions
• Financial services regulatory advice relating to banks, payment institutions, electronic money institutions and other regulated entities
• Licensing, regulatory compliance and supervisory matters
• Payments, fintech, digital finance and related regulatory developments
• Transactional and regulatory due diligence exercises
• Corporate governance and regulatory investigations
• ESG and sustainable finance mandates
• Cross-border projects involving international clients, law firms and advisors
• Day-to-day client relationship management and project coordination

• Qualified lawyer in Greece with approximately 3-6 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience in banking, finance and financial regulation
• Experience advising on payments, electronic money, fintech or digital finance matters will be considered a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters, coordinate workstreams and interact directly with clients with an appropriate degree of autonomy
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in both Greek and English
• Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a leading law firm, international law firm or financial institution will be favourably considered
• Postgraduate studies in a relevant field will be considered an asset
• Dual qualification, including qualification as a Solicitor of England and Wales, will be considered a significant advantage

At KG, the compensation program is designed to recognize and reward employees for their accomplishments and the value they bring to the firm. We are committed to providing competitive pay programs designed to attract, retain, and motivate key talent as an employer of choice.

The Firm fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, offers opportunities for professional advancement and career development, and provides access to ongoing training and continuing legal education.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team in an esteemed multi-disciplinary business law firm, you may click the “Apply Now” button.

All applications will be treated as confidential.