Senior Legal Counsel

Job Position Overview Mercan Greece is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across its hospitality, corporate, commercial, and investment operations. The role involves close collaboration with management and external advisors, with a focus on contractual matters, legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions and group-level initiatives, including Golden Visa–related activities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice across corporate, commercial, and hospitality-related matters, extending beyond real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across different business areas, including service agreements, management agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and investment documentation.
• Support legal risk management, identifying potential exposures and advising management on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across business operations, including corporate governance, licensing requirements, GDPR/data protection, and internal policies.
• Structure and support investment operations, including domestic and cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and group-level initiatives.
• Oversee legal aspects of Golden Visa and residency-by-investment programs, ensuring compliance with Greek and EU legislation (where applicable).
• Support and coordinate cross-border transactions and group-level legal initiatives involving foreign investors, subsidiaries, or partners.
• Liaise with external law firms, notaries, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders in Greece and abroad.
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting corporate, commercial, immigration, hospitality, and investment activities, and advise management accordingly.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Business Development teams to support business objectives.
• Facilitate and participate in contract negotiations and dispute discussions, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
• Support project legal management, including monitoring progress, coordinating between parties, and advising on implementation issues. Requirements
• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong background in corporate and commercial law (experience in real estate is an asset).
• Law degree from a recognized university; admission to the Greek Bar is required.
• Experience in multinational environments and handling cross-border or group-level legal matters and foreign-investor operations.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills in Greek and English.
• Strong understanding of Greek and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience liaising with public authorities, regulators, and external advisors.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and proactively support business decision-making.
• Knowledge of Golden Visa / residency-by-investment frameworks is a plus.
• Experience in large-scale projects or complex business operations will be appreciated.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to complex corporate, commercial, and investment matters, including cross-border and group-level initiatives.
• Dynamic, growing environment with strong international orientation. •