The Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus Division (IMGC) deals with the legal documentation and legal issues for projects in the following countries: Italy, Malta, Greece and Cyprus. Together with other legal counsels, and under the authority of the Head of Division and Head of Department, the successful candidates will deliver legal support to the operational directorates.
Operating Network:
As a Banking and Finance Lawyer – Qualified in Greek Law, internally referred as a (Associate) Officer Legal Services, you will act under the authority of the Head of Division, in cooperation with the other lawyers of the Division and will collaborate with all other Divisions in the Legal Department – EU Operations, depending on the project.
Accountabilities:
You will carry out work related to all of the Division's responsibilities and work independently on financing operations in particular, with relation to projects in Greece and Cyprus. The post may involve a certain amount of travel for negotiations and signatures of legal documentation.
Manage contacts and negotiations concerning the EIB operations handled by the Division in autonomy, working with various counterparts
Draft documents, provide advisory legal support, finalise contracts, complete all related legal formalities and legal monitoring (including restructuring and other post-signature events), with or without the assistance of external counsel
Contribute to the development and implementation of new products within the geographical remit of the Division
Understand and implement in contractual documentation the specificities arising from the various mandates underpinning the Division’s activities
Contribute to the development of standard legal documentation within the Division’s areas of activity
Undertake legal research on legal matters and developments of significance to the Division’s interests
Keep up to date with legal developments in legislation, regulations and jurisprudence pertaining to the Division’s activities
Develop and maintain relationships within the Bank
Qualifications:
University degree in law in Greece; professional legal qualification. A qualification as an English solicitor, Luxembourg lawyer, Greek Lawyer or under New York law would be an advantage.
Post-graduate legal studies at master level (LLM or equivalent).
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a major international law firm or a domestic Greek law firm of international standing and reputation.
Professional experience in the field of banking, structured finance and/or project financing/PPP transactions, preferably acquired with a law firm of international reputation.
Experience in the drafting and negotiation of finance documentation in Greek and in English, ability to argue convincingly and achieve consensus among colleagues and third parties on legal problems.
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Excellent knowledge of Greek and English and good knowledge of French (*). Knowledge of other EU languages would be an asset.
