Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel European Dynamics (ED) is a leading international high tech group in the field of e-government, operating through 13 operating subsidiaries in different countries. Two established international investors joined ED recently and the group implements an ambitious business plan. ED has currently a vacancy for a Legal Counsel, to offer his/her services at the company's premises in Marousi, Athens. The Legal Counsel will provide expert legal advice and guidance to an array of corporate matters, focusing on mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions. S/he will advise on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation and may also represent the company in legal proceedings. Key activities and responsibilities: Managing litigation matters and ideally representing the company in legal proceedings, including coordinating with external counsels in different countries; Offering strategic legal counsel to senior management and other stakeholders on various legal issues; Ensuring the company adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to finance, employment, and industry-specific requirements; Identifying and assessing legal risks associated with business decisions and developing strategies to mitigate those risks; Assisting in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures; Drafting, reviewing and negotiating day-to-day contracts: employment agreements, freelance contracts, confidentiality agreements terms and conditions, non-competition agreements, NDAs, DPAs; Drafting, negotiation and performance of public procurement contracts, ensuring they protect the company's interests; Drafting and reviewing legal documents, pleadings to be submitted before courts drafting BoD and GA minutes etc.; Legal support in public procurement procedures; Assistance to operational teams in the day-to-day management of projects; Undertaking legal research into complicated areas and delivery of user-friendly advice to internal stakeholders; Identification of legislative and regulatory changes and recommendation of appropriate action conducting risk assessments; Supporting the implementation of GDPR requirements and provision of assistance in the management of relevant requests; Review of employees' handbooks, codes of conduct and other internal policies.