Legal Counsel

Huvepharma® is a privately-owned, fast-growing global pharmaceutical and feed additives company with a focus on developing, manufacturing, and marketing human and animal health products.

Over recent years, Huvepharma® further broadened its manufacturing platform through significant investments in its existing facilities, complemented by strategic acquisitions in Europe and the USA.

Today, Huvepharma® is active in more than 100 countries, with production facilities spanning the globe: two production sites in France, three production facilities for biotechnology and vaccines in Bulgaria, and six sites in the USA for vaccines and veterinary medicines.

The Legal Department of Huvepharma EOOD is looking for a Legal Counsel to become part of our exceptional team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to the activities of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliated companies, as well as compliance with their internal rules.
• Supports the Head of Legal Department in the administration of all corporate matters and activities and monitors the lawful and correct execution of the assigned joint tasks with the other legal advisors and attorneys-at-law engaged in servicing the activities of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliated companies.
• Advises other structural units of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliates companies on current matters.
• Prepares templates of legal documents to be presented to counterparties and clients of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliates companies (contracts, additional agreements, notarial deeds, etc.).
• Conducts legal research and analyses and prepares written legal opinions on various cases and specific matters; prepares or reviews and coordinates draft contracts, agreements, powers of attorney, statements (of claim and appeal), complaints, responses, applications, declarations, and other legal documents and instruments.
• Monitors legislative changes and practices in matters related to the activities and functioning of Huvepharma EOOD and affiliated companies.
• Supports the activities of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliated companies through participation in internal specialized bodies (working groups, committees, etc.), formed according to the current internal rules or ad hoc.
• Prepares, independently or in a team with other lawyers, legal documents on legal matters related to the activities of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliated companies.
• Participates in the drafting of internal documents such as policies, rules, procedures, instructions, etc., as well as in their periodic updates.
• Assists the relevant responsible units of Huvepharma EOOD and its affiliated companies in connection with obtaining financing from local and/or foreign banks or financial institutions, with participation in public procurements, concession, tender and/or other procedures, with mergers and acquisitions.
• Provides general legal services and participates in conference calls, online or face-to-face meetings and conducts correspondence in Bulgarian and English language.
• Performs all other tasks assigned by the Head of Legal Department within his/her competences, and depending on the specific need, he/she can be appointed to participate in different teams and working groups with different legal focus.
   

Job requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in law and acquired legal capacity.
• Professional experience: minimum 3 (three) years of post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a banking or financial institution, law firm or international company/organization will be considered an advantage.
• Special knowledge and skills: computer literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); excellent command of the English language – written and spoken.
• Required personal qualities and skills: excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills; loyalty, tolerance, discretion, proactivity, initiative, team work skills, ability to take responsibility, efficiency, high literacy, ability to work independently and to make self-dependent decisions, prioritization of the tasks, productive and efficient work, including under stress and tension, attention to details; ability to manage time and meet deadlines, negotiation skills, solution-oriented, readiness and ambition for continuous learning and development.
  
  The company offers:
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
• Work in an established global company with a strong commitment to employee growth and professional development.
• Career development opportunities.
• 23 days of paid vacation per year.
• Food vouchers - 200 BGN per month.
• Additional health care insurance - premium package.
• Multisport card.
  
  If you are interested in this opportunity, do not hesitate to apply today.
  
  Please send us your CV in English. Ensure your CV contains only information relevant to your academic and professional background, avoiding sensitive personal data. Your application package will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 
  
  The personal data you provide will be treated in strict compliance with applicable personal data protection legislation.