Job Position: Legal Trainees
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: June 13, 2025 https://www.acg.edu/careers-acg/#legal_trainees
Anticipated Start Date: July 2025
Application Instructions: Applicants should complete the online application and include the following materials:
- A cover letter describing previous related teaching and professional experience.
- A current CV.
- Contact details (name, e-mail address, telephone number of at least three persons who have known you in a professional or educational context).