Our client is a fast-growing company in the process of getting a full license to operate in the highly dynamic crypto-asset market, partnering with leading fintech and financial services organizations.

They are currently seeking a Crypto Asset Portfolio Manager to join their expanding team. This is a regulated role focused on leading discretionary portfolio management activities, with responsibility for delivering investment performance while ensuring full compliance with Bulgarian and EU regulatory requirements.

In this position, you will manage and rebalance client crypto-asset portfolios in line with individual mandates, while conducting suitability assessments to ensure alignment with clients’ financial profiles. You will ensure compliance with MiCA and other relevant regulations, and prepare regular client reports.

You will also perform market analysis of crypto-assets, contribute to risk management activities, support AML/KYC processes including transaction monitoring, and liaise with regulators during reporting and audit processes.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Investment Consultancy Certificate issued by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission, with at least 3 years of experience in discretionary portfolio management or investment advisory. A strong understanding of Bulgarian and EU regulatory frameworks, including MiCA and AML/CFT, is essential. Fluency in Bulgarian and English is required.

Experience with blockchain analytics tools, custody solutions, and private key management is considered an advantage, along with strong analytical and financial modelling skills. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a regulated crypto-asset environment and contribute to the growth of a forward-looking investment platform.

Please direct any inquiries regarding this position, in complete confidence, to the consultant below. Thank you.

Our client, a leading regional law firm, is seeking highly motivated lawyers with 2-7 years of post-qualified experience to join their team. The Candidates should be able to work independently on a variety of complex matters within these practice areas;

  • Corporate: Advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including transactions, restructurings, contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Litigation: Handling civil and commercial disputes, drafting submissions and legal documents, and representing clients in court and arbitration proceedings.
  • Energy: Both regulatory and transactional, advising on regulatory and contractual matters in the energy sector, including project-related work, ongoing compliance, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, turnkey agreements.

Requirements:

  • 2–7 years of post-qualified experience at a leading local or international law firm, preferably with an international background (studied, trained, or qualified abroad and subsequently re-qualified or able to re-qualify in Bulgaria)
  • Fluency in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This firm provides training opportunities for highly accomplished and motivated associates and supports long-term career development.

To apply, please send your CV in English in complete confidence, to the Consultant below. Thank you.

Our client, a prominent international law firm with offices in Sofia, is seeking to expand its Corporate and M&A team. As part of the firm’s strategic growth initiatives, we are looking for an experienced senior professional, with immediate focus on the following specialty:

Corporate & M&A – Senior Level: You will be leading complex mergers and acquisitions for top-tier domestic and international clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated cross-border transactions in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of PQE gained in an international or major domestic law firm, 
  • Law degree from a reputable Bulgarian university and member of the local bar association,
  • Proven track record of leading complex corporate deals and M&A transactions,
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on cross-border matters for top-tier clientele, providing commercial advice with minimal supervision,
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to coordinate, train, and engage junior team members,
  • Excellent transaction management skills and ability to manage the full matter cycle from proposal through to debt collection,
  • Full professional proficiency in English (legal English essential).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and delivering qualitative work on complex M&A and corporate transactions,
  • Conducting comprehensive legal research, identifying business risks, and providing strategic solutions,
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts, legal statements, due diligence reports, and transaction documents,
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities,
  • Coordinating team projects and monitoring work of junior lawyers to facilitate achievement of objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a client and solution-oriented professional with a can-do attitude, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity. You will be a team player with passion for excellence, strict attention to detail, and exceptional time-management and organizational skills. 

To apply for this position, please contact in complete confidence our consultant below.

You will be skilled in working on complex and high-profile matters. Your experience will include international/regional or leading local law firm training (legal500 ranked firms only) where you will have been trained to provide top-quality advice and consultation to multinational clients. You will have experience working on the most high profile projects in the Bulgarian market. Your main responsibility will be for multiple projects at any given time working to ensure the teamwork and ability to coordinate and supervise junior team members and be the glue between the partners and the associates.

The current hires needed are not to oversee the work, rather be hands on, training juniors and working with documents. If you are more senior (counsel) a discussion of partnership can be in the cards if you have a portfolio of clients, a vision and you can financially carry yourself (and your team you might bring).

Why consider this firm:

  • Plenty of referrals incoming from other offices;
  • Personal and professional growth offered, the firm is growing and can outline transparently your career path;
  • Trainings, events and integration into the firm’s regional practice groups;
  • Secondment locally in-house and abroad;
  • Pay is competitively and market rate with performance rewarded – no “one size fits all” concept;
  • Diversified work, top clients, responsibility;
  • This firm understands that you value flexibility and work life balance. Hybrid work options available, the rule is be responsible and deliver and work balance your time in and out of the office.

Please contact for a confidential discussion the consultant below via email.

Thank you.

Our client, a leading regional law firm is seeking talented transactional mid – senior level lawyers to join their team. We are looking for qualified lawyers with experience in corporate, M&A, general commercial advisory, B&F – with particular focus on transactional work. Additional sector or practice experience or focus is welcome. Competition experience is a plus. 

You will be skilled in working on complex and high-profile matters. Your experience will include international/regional or leading local law firm training (legal500 ranked firms only) where you will have been trained to provide top-quality advice and consultation to multinational clients. You will have experience  working on the most high profile projects in the Bulgarian market. 

Your main responsibility will be for multiple projects at any given time working to ensure the teamwork and ability to coordinate and supervise junior team members and be the glue between the partners and the associates. The current hires needed are not to oversee the work, rather be hands on, training juniors and working with documents. If you are more senior (counsel) a discussion of partnership can be in the cards if you have a portfolio of clients, a vision and you can financially carry yourself (and your team you might bring).

Why consider this firm: 

  • Plenty of referrals incoming from other offices;
  • Personal and professional growth offered, the firm is growing and can outline transparently your career path;
  • Trainings, events and integration into the firm’s regional practice groups;
  • Secondment locally in-house and abroad;
  • Pay is competitively and market rate with performance rewarded – no “one size fits all” concept;
  • Diversified work, top clients, responsibility;
  • Relevant more for associates: trainings, events and integration into the firm’s regional practice groups;
  • This firm understands that you value flexibility and work life balance. Hybrid work options available, the rule is be responsible and deliver and work balance your time in and out of the office. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant below.

Thank you.

We are representing several leading law firms seeking highly skilled Partners and Senior Lawyers in the following practice/sector areas:

Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactional, Defense, Energy, Energy Transactional, Tax and Litigation.

Portable business is required as well as a network of contacts, and a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients. You will play a key part in strengthening and building relationships with clients along with incorporating your own clients into these firms. Bulgarian qualification with at minimum 10+ years of experience is required. We are looking for individuals who can thrive in international environments with international clients and colleagues.

We would be keen to hear from you if you are a career-oriented individual interested in exploring opportunities in these sectors.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant below.

Thank you.

An opportunity has arisen with one of our law firm clients to join their team in Sofia and contribute to strategy and vision creation, implementation, transformation, and operational excellence. The firm’s clients include numerous well-known multinationals and listed groups, as well as privately owned companies, high-net-worth individuals, start-ups, and fast-growth companies. Their network is extensive. They are looking for a seasoned lawyer or a next-generation, high-potential leader to join their busy team and support the continued growth and expansion of the office. Your practice areas could include M&A/Corporate/Commercial, Banking & Finance, Compliance, Employment, Projects/PPP, Disputes, Energy, TMT/IP, Real Estate, or Healthcare. You can join solo or with team members essential to your practice.

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for achieving the firm’s goals and growth plans in Bulgaria. You will act as the visionary and primary leader (and influencer), holding lawyers accountable for their specific goals, responsibilities, and deliverables (both financial and quality-related). Additionally, you will enjoy practicing law by advising on interesting and challenging matters.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Must be a qualified Bulgarian lawyer.
  • Minimum of 12+ years of law firm experience.
  • A solid practitioner with a strong reputation in your practice area and ideally ranked by Legal500 or Chambers.
  • An excellent understanding of and ability to articulate law firm strategies.
  • Proven leadership skills and business development track record, with portable business within the range required by the firm.
  • Exceptional client service skills.
  • Clear, articulate, and confident written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to engage in business development and networking activities.
  • IT and legal tech savvy (a plus).
  • Ability to achieve goals through teamwork and collaboration.
  • Resilience, self-motivation, and a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to diverse projects and cultures.

Interested candidates should have the energy and ambition to continue growing and developing an already well-regarded firm and legal brand.

In no case will the identity of this firm be released to any candidate. It will only be disclosed post-interview if the candidate is deemed by Legalis to be an ideal fit. We expect this process to take several months; therefore, candidates should be prepared for a rigorous vetting process.

Please contact the consultant below via email for a confidential discussion.