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Are you looking for a career where you can develop your skills in a stimulating and diverse environment?

 

About us

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov (DGKV) is a law firm with 30 years of experience on the Bulgarian legal market. Our success has been built by an ardent team, providing first-class legal services to both domestic and international corporate clients. We have invested in a highly ethical, collaborative, and friendly professional work environment which has shaped some of Bulgaria’s best legal experts. Our lawyers share professional experiences on a top-tier level, working with the leading global and European law firms in hundreds of cross-border matters and on high-profile Bulgarian projects.

At DGKV we pride ourselves in our experience which shapes the transactional environment and makes our lawyers part of a positive change of the way people do business. Passion and innovative thinking comprise the core of each one of our lawyers, from junior through partner level.

For years in a row, DGKV has been firmly holding a first-tier national ranking in all practice areas monitored by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Europe.

About the role

In order to support our eminent employment law practice and ever-growing clientele, we are actively recruiting for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our innovative and motivated team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers with some 3-4 years of focused post-qualification experience in Bulgarian employment law and litigation to elevate their careers within a supportive yet forward-thinking environment.

This role will entail counseling clients on a variety of employment legal matters, both contentious and non-contentious.  Our Employment Lawyer will represent employer clients on employment and labor law issues, international mobility matters, HR practices and benefits, anti-discrimination matters, employment litigation, etc.

Efficient file management is of utmost importance, including punctually meeting deadlines, adhering to newest statutory developments and to court-established precedents, therefore, in-depth research skills, computer proficiency and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently are a prerequisite for this role. This role operates within a high-demand and fast-paced environment where you can balance the legal complexities of workplace issues with practical, client-focused solutions.

Excellent legal English is a must.

About you

You will possess strong business acumen and an understanding of the commercial implications of employment law enabling you to offer practical and strategic solutions for managing risks related to dismissals, restructuring, and workplace disputes.

You must have an in-depth understanding of Bulgarian employment legislation and a comprehensive knowledge of the civil procedure rules is essential.

You will possess exceptional client-handling and negotiation skills, robust verbal and written communication abilities, and a commitment to establishing strong client relationships. You must be proactive in driving matters forward and keeping our clients well-informed of progress via email, telephone, or in-person interactions. You will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail when handling settlement agreements, contracts, and court submissions, whilst also utilizing strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.

At DGKV, we highly value individuals who are self-motivated, results-oriented, and ambitious. We welcome those who are excited to be part of our expansion journey.  We are actively seeking individuals who are not just looking for a job but are motivated by the prospect of long-term growth within our firm. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a fusion of passion and purpose, and we’re intrigued by those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Expected qualifications and experience

• Degree in Bulgarian law,
• 3 – 4 years professional experience,
• Proficient legal English.

 

What you will find at DGKV

• empowering environment where everyone respects, supports, and learns from our collective skills, talents, and differences,
• opportunities to develop a career in cutting-edge industry sectors,
• involvement in high-profile, multijurisdictional projects,
• organisational openness and work-life balance support,
• opportunities to grow and gain experience in different practice areas within the firm.

What we offer

• a competitive remuneration and benefits package,
• additional health insurance,
• preferential conditions for sports/Multisport card,
• convenient office location in the heart of Sofia,
• exciting winter and summer team building outings,
• a weekly happy hour,
• and more.

 

How to apply

If you think you have everything we’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter in English to [email protected]  with the job title as a subject heading, e.g. ‘Experienced Employment Lawyer”.

Deadline for submission of applications: 31 May 2025.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Personal data protection

The information provided by you in the selection process will be treated confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws. As a data controller, we will process your personal data provided as part of your job application for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility for the selection based on our legitimate interest to recruit suitable members of our team, as needed. We will not share your personal data with third parties. We will process your data for up to 1 month after selection process closure.

Pursuant to applicable law, you are entitled to request from us access to and rectification or erasure of your personal data, to object to the processing at any time, to have your data portable, as well as to lodge a complaint with Commission of Personal Data Protection. Please consider the above information before submitting your application.