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

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).