(Senior) Legal Counsel in SME and Retail Products Team

At UBB we share values such as trust, equity and inclusion, by taking the responsibility to our employees and to the society extremely seriously. We strive to be a role model by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration and by creating an environment where every employee feels heard and appreciated.

At UBB we firmly believe that people are our greatest asset and the driving force for our company to pursue the excellence we have been striving for. The company is convinced that the ultimate goal must always be meaningful and in sync with our company core values. We will be happy if you would share your uniqueness and become part of our team, where together to be First!

MAIN CHALLENGES:

• Provides legal services to the business units in the Bank in the course of creation and advertising of credit products  granted to individuals, micro- and small and medium enterprises
• Renders legal advice in the process of development/implementation of new credit products and processes
• Elaborates and coordinates templates of agreements internal rules and procedures, related to the lending activity of the Bank’s business units
• Renders legal advice in cases of customer complaints and regulatory inspections related to credit products
• Represents the Bank in administrative procedures and court cases related to lending activity /except for collection of non-performing loans/
• Participates in the monitoring, interpretation and assisting in the interpretation of the Bulgarian and European legislation

 THE PERFECT CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:

• Higher education in Law - Master's degree with acquired legal capacity;
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, including legal English
• Professional experience - at least 2 years of experience in a financial institution or in another entity with similar features would be considered an advantage
• Very good legal literacy - knowledge in the field of consumer and competition protection,  credit products and services, civil procedure
• Litigation experience would be considered a strong advantage
• Very good legal literacy - knowledge in the field of consumer and competition protection
• Ability to analyze facts and legal issues under different cases, as well as application of appropriate legal methods in the run of court proceedings in order to ensure the best possible protection for the Bank
• Very good computer literacy, MS Office skills and quick mastering of various internal systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team, good communication and initiative-taking skills, responsible attitude towards the assignments

WE OFFER:

• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development in one of the leading banks in Bulgaria
• Competitive remuneration
• Various opportunities for learning and further development of the professional skills and competences
• Preferences for the bank’s products and services
• Additional health insurance
• Life/Accident Insurance
• Food vouchers - 100 BGN
• Referral program
• Additional bonus for important life events
• Hybrid working model and flexible working time (for the employees in Head Office)
• 25 days annual paid leave
• Sport card
• Participation in a solidarity fund which helps employees and their families when necessary
  
  If you wish to become part of our terrific team, please, send us your recent CV and a motivation letter.
  
  Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Confidentiality is guaranteed and the provided data is under special protection within the meaning of the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act.