Experienced Lawyer in Data Protection and Intellectual Property Law

About us

Established in 1963, Karatzas & Partners is a leading provider of legal services in the fields of corporate, commercial and financial law. Our clientele includes top tier Greek and international companies and we are known for our added value to deals that are at the forefront of legal developments. Our firm is regularly rated as 1st Tier Firm by such legal directories as Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR1000, while we are proud to be the most innovative law firm in Greece through the investment in new technologies and the adaptation of market edge organizational standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected not only in the quality of our legal services but also in our working environment. Τhis dedication has earned us the awards for Best Workplace 2024 and Best Workplace for Women 2024 from Great Place To Work® Hellas.

About the role

Our GDPR/IP team is growing! We are currently looking for a lawyer with passion for Data Protection and Intellectual Property Law

Requirements

As a member of our GDPR/IP team, you will:

• obtain experience in a wide spectrum of data protection and intellectual property law matters, combine GDPR, IP and corporate and civil law knowledge with risk assessment and due diligence tasks;
• participate in a wide variety of M&A and other corporate law transactions that include matters relating to data protection, cybersecurity, AI and intellectual property law, to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations as well as conduct IP due diligence and reviewing, draft relevant agreements (trademark licensing, software licensing, franchising, etc.);
• provide advice to large national and multinational corporate clients and private equity funds in the field of data protection, privacy, intellectual property and information technology, including advising on matters relating to unfair competition;
• assist in conducting thorough GDPR assessments for clients, identifying areas of improvement, and offering strategic recommendations;
• be given the opportunity to become acquainted with other fields of law, such as TMT, Corporate;
• acquire experience in the corporate and general legal aspects of a wide field of pioneering business transactions;
• become a member of global wide workstreams and work in groups with international legal teams that further enhance legal knowledge on related matters and provide valuable international market input;
• apply relevant knowledge to cases and legal solutions that refer to every-day commercial clients.

The successful candidate should have:

• qualification to act as Greek lawyer through Greek law degree and bar admission;
• at least 3 years of systematic and hands-on experience in data protection or privacy law; experience in intellectual property law
• advanced interpersonal skills and attention to detail;
• resilience, commitment;
• continuous learning and development mindset;
• positive attitude and team-work spirit;
• excellent English writing, drafting and oral skills;
• an LLM in fields related to Data Protection and Privacy Law, TMT, IP, Corporate and M&A or Civil law, AI and/or modules relating to GDPR will be a significant plus;

Benefits

What’s in it for you:

• an opportunity to work in a leading law firm where you can learn, grow, and advance
• a competitive remuneration package
• an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports innovation
• a resilient, safe, and diverse culture and values that are based on integrity, teamwork, ownership, and accountability
• private health insurance program
• work from home policy and flexible working hours
• special benefits and care for parents

Our people are key to our success, and we create a workspace that allows people to reach their full potential!

Equal Opportunities

At Karatzas & Partners we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity by treating all applicants fairly regardless of their gender, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnicity or disability. This applies to recruitment and selection process and all employment terms and conditions including pay, training, promotion and every other aspect of employment.