Overview
Legal Trainee Jobs in Athens, Attiki, Greece at The American College of Greece
Title: Legal Trainee
Company: The American College of Greece
Location: Athens, Attiki, Greece
The lawyer/legal counsel at the American College of Greece (ACG) is seeking to collaborate with two Legal Trainees. The positions are based at the Aghia Paraskevi campus and offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, cross-functional legal environment.
The Position
As a Legal Trainee, you will be exposed to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to the operation and governance of a large nonprofit, U.S.-affiliated educational institution in Greece. You will support the inhouse legal counsel of a large educational institution in providing legal advice, policy guidance, and compliance support across administrative and academic departments.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in the drafting, review, and preparation of internal legal documents, institutional policies, and correspondence
Conduct legal research on education law, administrative law, labor law, data protection (GDPR), family law, and related areas
Support the head lawyer in responding to institutional and regulatory inquiries
Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to nonprofit education providers
Assist in supervising legal interns and contribute to the coordination of their work
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the College
Maintain accurate records, support legal filing, and ensure confidentiality
Perform any other duties as assigned by the responsible lawyer/supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Law from a Greek university
Eligible to commence the formal 18-month legal traineeship (άσκηση) or currently in training with at least 6 months remaining
Strong interest in education law, public law, family law, and policy-making for nonprofit institutions
Excellent legal drafting and research skills in both Greek and English
Required Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High ethical standards, discretion, and a strong sense of professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal research tools (e.g., Nomos, Sakkoulas, e-law) is desirable
Application Deadline:April 30, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:June 2025
