Senior Associate Position – Technology, Venture Capital, Private Equity

Who we are

Drakopoulos has been providing legal services to businesses since 1992. As a full-service firm with offices in Athens, Bucharest and Nicosia, it delivers seamless, coordinated legal support across Southeast Europe and is particularly recognized for its expertise in cross-border matters, offering integrated, business-oriented legal advice. The firm’s Technology practice sits at the forefront of technology M&A, venture capital, private equity, intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, advising clients across the full spectrum of the digital economy.

The role

Our Technology practice is seeking a senior associate with 4–10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Technology (M&A, contracts, IP, data)
• Venture capital
• Private equity
• EU AI Act & NIS2

The successful candidate will work closely with the partners on complex, cross-border or domestic transactions and regulatory compliance projects, taking on a substantive role in both client management and the mentoring of junior associates.

Responsibilities

· Leading due diligence, structuring transactions, and negotiating share purchase agreements,

investment agreements, and shareholders' agreements for private equity / venture capital deals

· Drafting and negotiating technology contracts (SaaS, software development, licensing, cloud,

SLAs)

· Designing and implementing EU AI Act compliance programs (AI readiness cycle, risk

classification, governance)

· Supporting NIS2 compliance programs (risk assessment, incident response, governance)

· Maintaining direct client contact, managing project teams, and mentoring associates

· Participating in business development and leadership initiatives

Required qualifications & skills

· 4–10 years of relevant experience at a law firm in one or more of the above areas

· Demonstrated experience in structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex commercial /

investment agreements

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

· Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (AI Act, NIS2, GDPR, Data Act)

· Fluency in English (written and spoken)

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships of trust with clients

· Willingness to mentor junior team members

· Business development mindset

What we offer

· Involvement in high-profile international transactions with clients including multinational groups

and private equity / venture capital funds

· A dynamic, multidisciplinary work environment, working closely with partners

· Growth opportunities within one of the region's leading technology practices, including cross-

border experience

· Hybrid working model, offering flexibility to balance office and remote work

· Wellness initiatives supporting work-life balance and professional wellbeing

· Competitive compensation package, reflective of experience and market standards

· Continuous learning and professional development opportunities, including access to training and

industry events

· A collegial, supportive team culture that values initiative and long-term career growth