Banking Associate

Practice Group / Department:
Banking Team - Athens

Job Description
We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

The Team
Our Athens office is an integral part of Norton Rose Fulbright's globally recognized Banking and Finance practice. Known for advising leading domestic and international financial institutions, sponsors, and corporates, our team handles a wide range of complex banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, and restructurings. Working closely with colleagues across our global network, we deliver innovative and commercially focused legal solutions on both Greek and cross-border matters. We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Banking Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking and finance law, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Greek, as well as admission to the Greek Bar, are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including various areas of finance, syndicated lending, and debt restructuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex finance documentation such as facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and legal opinions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Norton Rose Fulbright's global offices to support cross-border transactions and provide cohesive, international legal advice.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments in relation to financing structures and borrower obligations.
• Support financial institutions, sponsors, corporates, and other stakeholders on regulatory and compliance aspects of banking transactions in Greece.
• Participate in business development initiatives and client relationship management to help grow the firm's banking practice locally and internationally.
• Stay up to date with Greek and EU banking regulations and market trends to ensure practical, commercial advice.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the Athens banking team.

Key Skills And Experience

• Greek law qualified (although England & Wales qualified would be considered).
• Ideally 4+ years of experience in the banking and finance field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Fluent written and spoken Greek & English.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.

Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.