Legal Associate (Regulatory & EU Law)

For one of our trusted clients - an international well - known law company, we are looking for Regulatory Associate with excellent legal skills, who understands regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a broad range of regulatory, competition, EU, and administrative law matters.
• Support clients with regulatory filings, compliance projects, submissions to public authorities, regulatory approvals, investigations, and strategic regulatory advisory work.
• Monitor legal and policy developments and assess their implications for clients.
• Advise clients on competition law matters, including merger control, antitrust compliance, and state aid considerations.
• Support clients in designing, implementing, and reviewing whistleblowing frameworks, internal reporting systems, and compliance with EU whistleblower protection requirements.
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Assist clients in interpreting and complying with EU restrictive measures and sanctions regimes.
• Support clients on broader regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters, including the development of internal policies, procedures, and controls.

Requirements:

• 1–5 years experience in regulatory, competition, EU, or administrative law, preferably in international law firms, a strong local law firm, or a regulatory authority.
• Good knowledge of Bulgarian regulatory and administrative law, as well as EU law.
• Experience or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: Foreign direct investment (FDI) screening and control mechanisms at Bulgarian and EU level.
• Admission to the Bulgarian Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and excellent attention to detail.
• Bulgarian law degree.

Company Offers:

• Opportunity to join a leading international law firm;
• Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative environment;
• Access to international training;
• Competitive salary with regular reviews;
• Team events and positive workplace culture;
• Extra perks such as snacks, late working support, and special treats.

If you have found yourself in the description above, we encourage you to apply with a CV in English!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.

Recruitment license from Bulgarian Agency of Employment № 1814 from 08.12.2014