Junior Associate (m|f|x) - Banking & Finance

As one of the leading law firms with 15 offices in Central and Eastern Europe, Schoenherr advises clients on the full spectrum of commercial law matters.  

Launched in 2004 and growing ever since, Schoenherr's Sofia office has established itself as a major player in the legal market. Banking & Finance is one of our core practices. Our team provides both transactional and regulatory advice to financial institutions and corporate clients. Over the years, the practice group has built an outstanding track record, working on landmark transactions for key industry players, and has been recognised as one of the major factors in the Bulgarian financial market by leading independent legal directories such as Chambers, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000. 

As part of our national and international teams, you will work with the most renowned lawyers in the industry. Quality, flexibility, innovation and practical solutions for complex assignments in the business sector are at the core of Schoenherr's philosophy. Become part of our energetic and motivated team in Sofia and contribute to shaping our success.

Main responsibilities of this position:

• support our Bulgarian and international Banking & Finance team in the field of banking, finance, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency;
• drafting financial agreements, security documents and legal opinions;
• drafting corporate documents and registration/perfection of security interests; 
• research and advice on regulatory matters for banks and other financial institutions;
• contact with public authorities and bodies (including the Central Register of Special Pledges, the Registry Agency, the Central Depository, the Bulgarian National Bank and the Financial Supervision Commission).

Who we are looking for and what we expect:

• master's degree in law with excellent results;
• studies abroad and/or international LL.M. is an advantage;
• one to two years of legal experience (preferably in banking and finance, particularly in drafting and registration of security documents with regard to international transactions) is an advantage;
• proficiency in English (fluent written and spoken professional use);
• desire to specialise in an exciting area of law;
• responsibility and independence in carrying out the tasks entrusted to you;
• excellent analytical and logical thinking skills, communication and writing abilities and a problem-solving attitude;
• efficient work manner, ability to meet ambitious deadlines.

What we offer:

• competitive remuneration;
• structured career path based on your performance;
• opportunity to work with prominent clients on challenging legal matters;
• comprehensive internal training system for all employees and regular international practice groups meetings and trainings; 
• access to pioneer legal tech for automated processes and increase efficiency in the services provided to our clients;
• excellent working atmosphere in a high-spirited and professional team;
• flexible working conditions (maximum of two persons sharing a room, option for remote work);
• working from an office situated in the heart of Sofia.

Please send your CV, letter/cover email of motivation and reference letters (if available) in English referencing the position you are applying for.

Applications will be processed in strict confidentiality. By sending an application to Schoenherr (employer, data administrator), you agree that the employer/data administrator will process your personal data included in the recruitment application in accordance with the applicable data protection legal framework in order to carry out the recruitment for the position indicated in the announcement.