Employment Attorney

As one of the leading law firms with 15 offices across Central and Eastern Europe, Schoenherr provides comprehensive advice to corporate clients and public stakeholders on all aspects of employment law, including related litigation. 

Established 20 years ago and continuously growing, Schoenherr's Sofia office has become a major player in the legal market. Renowned for its employment expertise and extensive experience, Schoenherr is recognised as the standard-bearer for employment-related advice. By providing a broad and consistently reliable service, the employment practice has successfully advised leading players in industries like IT, telecommunication, automotive, aviation, food, entertainment, pharmacy, oil and gas, and others. This expertise ensures top-tier legal advice with a business-oriented approach. 

As part of our national and international teams, you will work with some of the best lawyers in the industry. Quality, flexibility, innovation and practical solutions for complex assignments in the business sector are at the core of Schoenherr's philosophy. Join our dynamic and motivated team in Sofia and help shape our continued success.

Main responsibilities of this position:

• assisting and collaborating with our Bulgarian and international employment team in all relevant employment law matters;
• reviewing and analysing employment-related documents and management agreements, existing Bulgarian and EU legislation and case law as part of drafting DDRs, transaction documentation, etc.;
• drafting employment and management agreements as well as employment-related documents such as agreements, policies, orders, notifications, etc.;
• providing day-to-day consultations to clients, including in emergency situations;
• working on employment litigation;
• assistance to expats;
• whistleblowing advice;
• other ad-hoc tasks.

Who we are looking for and expect:

• master's degree in law (Bulgaria);
• having pursued studies abroad and/or holding an international LL.M. is an advantage;
• at least 2-3 years of legal experience in employment law; longer practice and practice in a law firm are advantages;
• proficiency in English (fluent written and spoken professional use);
• strong passion for employment law and matters related to human resources;
• ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and to make sound judgements;
• excellent analytical and logical thinking skills, communication and writing abilities, and a problem-solving attitude;
• efficient work style with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• teamwork skills and a "can do" attitude.

What we offer:

• competitive remuneration;
• opportunity to work with prominent clients on challenging legal matters;
• structured career path based on individual performance;
• comprehensive internal training system for all employees and regular international practice group meetings and trainings; 
• access to cutting-edge legal tech for automated processes and increased efficiency in the services provided to our clients;
• excellent working atmosphere in a young, high-spirited and professional team;
• flexible working conditions (maximum of two people sharing an office, option for remote work);
• working from an office situated in the heart of Sofia;
• additional health insurance, option for a Multisport card.

Please send your CV, along with a concise letter / cover e-mail of motivation and any available reference letters, all in English, referencing the position you are applying for.

Applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. By submitting your application to Schoenherr (Employer, Data Administrator), you consent to the processing of your personal data as part of the recruitment process for the position specified in the announcement. This processing will be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.