Legal Counsel

Who we are

Etraveli Group is the globally leading company for tech solutions and fulfillment capabilities for online sales of flights. We are here to solve complexity, by connecting millions of flights and travelers across the globe. We hold consumer online travel agency brands like Mytrip, GoToGate & Flight Network and serve with flights. Etraveli Group has also established strategic partnerships with companies like Skyscanner, Google Flights, TUI, etc.

Every day we strive to make the world smaller for our customers and bigger for our people. Our diverse team of more than 3000 passionate professionals is what makes us the industry's tech wonder and the best in the world at what we do. Our major offices are in Sweden (HQ), Greece, India, Canada, Poland and Uruguay with the Athens office being one of the largest, hosting around 640 employees working from the center of Athens for the rest of the world.

Position summary

We are now looking for a commercially minded, tech-savvy, Legal Counsel based in Athens that wants to join our global legal team currently consisting of nine experienced lawyers (five based at our headquarters in Stockholm and four based in Athens) and support them with international, complex and challenging legal tasks. 

You will join an international, innovation-driven company with a culture that encourages learning and development. In this role, you will work with areas such as corporate law, commercial contract law, IT and tech and much more.

Responsibilities

• Provide apprehensive business legal advice in close collaboration with the Legal team based in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Independently draft and negotiate commercial agreements where license agreements and various types of cooperation agreements are common.
• Work closely with all our departments/worldwide business to ensure that the business receives correct and effective advice.
• Have responsibility for many external contacts and ensure effective legal risk management in business agreements and negotiations.

Requirements

• University Degree in Law 
• 3-6 years of working experience in the field of business law in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experienced and independent in writing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Knowledge of Information technology law, Intellectual property rights, and/or employment law is an advantage but not a must.
• Strong legal analytical skills
• Strong ability in finding answers and solving problems with a pragmatic approach, giving tangible and to-the-point advice to the organization
• Team player with a curious, open and business oriented mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Greek (orally & written)

Benefits

We are looking for people who would make the world smaller for travelers but want a bigger world of opportunities for themselves. With us you can enjoy:

• Health Benefits - Through partners, we offer a private health insurance plan. We also offer the possibility to use 2 extra medical leave days in case of need.
• Monthly ticket restaurant card - to spend in one of the thousands affiliated restaurants, cafes, stores or supermarkets across Greece.
• Hybrid working environment - having the opportunity to work both remotely and at the office enabling you flexibility #LI-Hybrid
• Office in the City – We sit on bright, large floors (over 4000㎡) in central Athens. Just a short walk from the Ambelokipi Metro station.
• Team activities - We also like to schedule company/department/team activities and events outside the office space
• Fun & Work - We have a relaxed work environment where you can enjoy free breakfast, beverages & fruits, playing ping pong or video games.

*If interested, please send your CV in English*

At Etraveli Group we value diversity; we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds. During hiring, we are committed to ensure equality and promote diversity in the workplace at every selection stage. As such, we provide the same opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under any anti-discrimination law or regulation.