Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria at Squaretalk
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Squaretalk
Location: Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria
Position Summary
Squaretalk is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a minimum of 10 years of legal experience to serve as the company's principal legal advisor. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for all legal, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory, commercial, employment, privacy, and strategic legal matters across the Group's international operations.
The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO, executive leadership team, Board of Directors, investors, and external legal advisors to support the company's growth, international expansion, fundraising activities, corporate structure, and risk management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Board Governance
- Advise the CEO and Board on corporate governance and legal matters.
- Manage shareholder resolutions, board resolutions, corporate records, and governance documentation.
- Support fundraising rounds, venture capital transactions, debt facilities, and strategic investments.
- Manage ESOP plans, shareholder agreements, and cap table-related legal matters.
- Support corporate restructuring and international expansion initiatives.
Commercial Contracts
- Lead negotiation and drafting of:
- Enterprise SaaS agreements
- Contact center and telecommunications agreements
- Channel partner and reseller agreements
- Technology licensing agreements
- Vendor and procurement agreements
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements
- Establish contract standards and approval frameworks.
Compliance & Privacy
- Ensure compliance with:
- GDPR
- UK GDPR
- Telecommunications regulations
- International privacy laws
- Consumer protection laws
- Employment regulations
- ISO 27001 and security frameworks
- Develop internal compliance policies and training programs.
Employment & HR Legal
- Advise on employment agreements and contractor arrangements.
- Support management in disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Review compensation plans, commission structures, and executive agreements.
- Ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
Strategic Transactions
- Lead legal aspects of:
- Fundraising rounds
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Strategic partnerships
- International corporate structuring
- Investor due diligence
- Coordinate external law firms and specialist advisors.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation.
- Develop internal controls and legal processes.
- Reduce dependency on external counsel where appropriate.
Product & Technology
- Advise Product and Engineering teams on:
- AI regulations
- Telecommunications regulations
- Intellectual property
- Product terms and conditions
- Licensing matters
- Data protection requirements
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensing
- Qualified attorney admitted to practice law in at least one recognized jurisdiction.
- Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
- Additional postgraduate legal qualifications are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE).
- Strong experience supporting international technology, SaaS, telecommunications, fintech, or software businesses.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate transactions, fundraising, and commercial contracting.
Expertise
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- SaaS and technology contracts
- GDPR and privacy regulations
- Employment law
- Corporate governance
- International business law
- M&A and fundraising transactions
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a CPaaS, CCaaS, Telecom, Cloud Communications, or SaaS company.
- Experience supporting VC-backed or PE-backed businesses.
- Experience working with UK, EU, Israeli, and international corporate structures.
- Experience managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
