Legal Counsel specializing in Public Procurement

About us

Established in 1922 and still controlled by the founding family, Saracakis Group of Companies is an energetic organization which maintains physical footprints in Greece as well as in Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria through its subsidiaries.

Saracakis Group of Companies is the exclusive importer and distributor of a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles as well as machinery from world-renowned international manufacturers. The Group's comprehensive portfolio extends to car rentals and vehicle leasing through its strategic partnership with Kinsen, insurance services through its subsidiary Apollon and environmental services through its subsidiary Enser.

Our purpose is to build trust and drive growth by offering sustainable, impactful, and people-centered solutions for all.

About the Role

With a leading presence in the Greek business ecosystem for over a century, Saracakis Group of Companies, a Great Place to WorkCertifiedTM organization, is always looking for passionate people to join our team. We are currently seeking to hire a:

Legal Counsel specializing in Public Procurement

#YourRole in more detail

• Providing legal support throughout the company's participation in public procurement procedures.
• Reviewing tender documents, including identification of tenders and advice on eligibility and participation criteria.
• Preparing, in collaboration with other departments, the participation files to assist the Public Tender Department in submitting them.
• Drafting and handling pre-contractual appeals as well as any objections or appeals in collaboration with the Legal Department.
• Drafting, reviewing, and monitoring contracts with sector entities.
• Providing legal opinions on issues related to administrative law.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments related to public procurement (Law 4412/2016).

What will you bring

• BSc degree in Law.
• A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration will be considered an advantage.
• Proven experience of at least five (5) years as a corporate lawyer in the business environment and/or a large law firm. Experience in the field of public tenders, as outlined in Law 4412/2016, will be considered an asset.
• Sound judgment and the ability to analyze situations and information.
• Time management and the ability to meet strict deadlines, working under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to create relations of trust.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Our company offers: Saracakis Group of Companies Benefits

On top of the challenging work environment, we are offering:

Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

Health and life insurance for you and your family

Flexible working model (hybrid model) and home equipment benefits

Modern facilities, onsite occupational doctor and indoor parking

Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile and data plan

We want you to grow with us We provide you access to our online training platform where you can study topics for your personal and professional growth

Clear career paths and a developmental 360feedback framework

Employee or Group product and services referral bonuses

Financially supporting employees' post-graduation studies, marriages and newborns

Discounts on our organizations' products and services

A variety of company activities and family perks

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Saracakis Group of Companies we respect human rights as part of our culture, and we focus on creating a supportive workplace where all employees are equally valued and where diversity and inclusion are welcomed. We pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations, ensuring equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration for all candidates. Employment at Saracakis Group of Companies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

Our Culture

Our people are the most important element of our success. Our work life is well defined by our set of fundamental values and principles:

*Kindly note that due to the large volume of applications we are receiving, we will only contact candidates whose profiles solely correspond to the job requirements listed above.

All applications are considered strictly confidential