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Legal Associate (Regulatory & EU Law) Jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria at Adecco
Title: Legal Associate (Regulatory & EU Law)
Company: Adecco
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
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
