Role Description
EXUS is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Compliance and Risk Management function as an in-house legal advisor. The role will provide day-to-day legal support across EXUS Group on a range of matters, including:
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Commercial and employment contracts
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Legal operations
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Corporate governance
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Regulatory compliance
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Coordination with external legal advisors
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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Handle routine legal queries and contract-related matters
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Support business teams during contract review and negotiation processes
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Ensure that agreements are properly reviewed, approved, and filed
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Identify issues that require escalation to senior legal team members where appropriate
Qualifications
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University degree in Law from a recognized and reputable university
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Qualified lawyer in the UK or Greece
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Postgraduate qualifications in commercial, corporate, or international business law is preferred
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4-6 years of professional legal experience, preferably with exposure to commercial, corporate, or employment matters
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Experience in a structured law firm environment as a corporate lawyer and/or in an in-house legal function
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Experience in technology, SaaS, software, fintech, or international business environments would be considered a plus
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GDPR, data protection, or DPO-related experience would be considered a plus
Requirements
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Experienced in contract drafting, review, and negotiation
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Proficiency in English and legal terminology; fluency in additional languages is a plus
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Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-lawyer management and operational teams
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Practical, business-oriented mindset and ability to assess legal risk effectively
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail
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Proactive, flexible, and able to operate in a fast-paced international environment
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Tech-savvy, with good command of MS Office, productivity tools, and automation-enabled ways of working
Benefits
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Fully remote work setup
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Competitive salary
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Inclusive work environment & Well-being Program
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A clear induction program & a mentoring buddy to help you
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Private health insurance
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Unlimited time off