Senior Commercial Counsel

Vinmar International

. Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including purchase and sale, distribution, agency, offtake, supply, raw material procurement, tolling, manufacturing, logistics, and vendor agreements .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • GreeceSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements across various sectors, with a strong focus on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Capable of providing strategic legal counsel while fostering relationships with business teams and managing complex legal transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Contract DraftingNegotiation of Complex Legal TransactionsCompliance and Corporate Secretary ExperienceCorporate Law KnowledgeFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Commercial AgreementsContract NegotiationLegal AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceEntity GovernanceBoard GovernanceMulti-Jurisdictional ManagementLegal CounselContract ReviewLegal Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to InfluenceIndependenceIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeAdmission to Greek Bar Association

Industry Keywords

ChemicalsPlasticsManufacturingInternational LawOperational AgreementsTrade SanctionsExport ControlsREACH/CLPGDPRCorporate Secretarial Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including purchase and sale, distribution, agency, offtake, supply, raw material procurement, tolling, manufacturing, logistics, and vendor agreements
Negotiate directly with external parties and draft domestic and international commercial, business, and operational contracts
Provide advice and counsel regarding commercial contracts
Use and modify standard forms and templates
Analyze contractual requirements, special provisions, and legal terms and conditions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including competition, trade sanctions, export controls, REACH/CLP, and GDPR
Lead or collaborate on legal initiatives and special projects
Manage large volumes of commercial contract review with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
Provide practical, creative, timely legal counsel to operational and administrative departments regarding operational agreements
Foster relationships with business teams and understand business strategies and objectives
Assist with legal department projects and compliance activities
Support monitoring and ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry requirements in Greece, the European Union, and other jurisdictions
Support the Associate General Counsel in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks
Report to the Associate General Counsel as an individual contributor

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree from a recognized university and admission to a Greek Bar Association (or equivalent EU qualification) in good standing
At least 8 years of post-qualification experience
Experience in drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial contracts, preferably in the chemicals, plastics, manufacturing or other industrial sectors
Demonstrated capability in negotiating complex legal transactions
Prior international law firm experience and/or in-house experience (preferred)
Compliance and corporate secretary experience required, including experience managing entity governance across multiple jurisdictions
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures, including board governance, corporate secretarial practices, and multi-jurisdictional entity management
Ability to analyze and translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions and confidently interact with Executives and Department Managers
Ability to learn quickly and work independently with little supervision
Ability to influence others while maintaining high levels of integrity and discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
Some travel within Europe and internationally may be required
Ability to work independently and effectively across time zones, including reasonable flexibility in working hours when necessary for meetings or time-sensitive matters involving colleagues or business operations in other jurisdictions