Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown into a leading developer and manufacturer of specialized pharmaceutical products and one of the largest vertically integrated companies in advanced drug delivery technologies. With a strong international presence, we remain committed to improving people’s lives through innovation and access to affordable, high-quality medicines. Today, our products reach patients in more than 90 countries worldwide, supporting better health outcomes every day.

Pharmathen employs more than 1,600 people from over 27 different nationalities, reflecting a diverse and international workforce. Our achievements are driven by strong scientific expertise, high ethical standards, and the dedication of our people, who share a commitment to improving patient lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Attorney at Law to join our Legal team at our Marousi premises.

As an In-house Legal Counsel (Attorney at Law), you will be a key member of the Legal team, handling a broad range of complex legal matters by providing legal advice, guidance, and support to ensure the company’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background across various practice areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively navigate complex legal issues in a dynamic business environment.

Requirements

What you will do:

More particularly:

• Provide expert legal advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues affecting the organization in an accurate and timely manner
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements and service contracts, ensuring that contractual arrangements and other legal documents align with the organization’s objectives and legal requirements
• Guide managers and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Represent the company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court proceedings, etc.) and/or coordinate and monitor external legal advisors
• Effectively communicate legal matters to non-legal stakeholders and provide practical, business-oriented solutions while building relationships of trust
• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the company’s operations remain fully compliant
• Identify potential legal risks, provide proactive solutions to mitigate them, conduct regular risk assessments, and implement actions to minimize the company’s legal exposure
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures related to legal matters and provide training and guidance to employees on legal topics and protocols

The ideal candidate should have:

• LLB  degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing
• LLM degree will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry
• Proven and extended knowledge on corporate law

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English and Greek language
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and industry standards, as an asset
• Strong and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Excellent negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Computer literacy

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.