We are hiring

Senior Associate

Christou & Partners  wish to recruit an experienced Corporate and Commercial Lawyer with a focus on Shipping to work on a full time basis in their offices in Maroussi, Attiki.

The successful candidate will have a post-qualification experience of 5-8 years in a law firm with a maritime law practice relating to all aspects of shipping law and/or as an in-house counsel in a shipping company.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising and representing clients in contractual (esp. drafting and negotiating legal documents), corporate, tax and compliance issues, including transactions on:​

• vessels (sale and purchase, finance and charging of vessels), establishment and operation of shipowners in various jurisdictions and ship managers with an office in Greece and handling of disputes in Greece and foreign jurisdictions.

• investments on real estate and M&A in Greece and overseas.

Liaising directly with clients, the shipping market and the authorities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

A Greek qualification and a Master’s Degree on Maritime Law from a Greek or UK Law School as well as excellent knowledge of Greek and English and experience in litigation are required.

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The ideal candidate will be responsible, organized, service-minded, positive and team-oriented and will be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Experience in finance, energy and real estate will be highly appreciated.

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