Vacancies
DGKV’s Real Estate & Construction practice advises domestic and international clients on real estate transactions, development projects and construction matters across a wide range of industries.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our team.
About the Position
The position combines strong legal expertise with transaction and team leadership. You will take responsibility for real estate matters, lead transactions, guide junior colleagues and work directly with clients on legal and commercial issues.
While real estate will remain your core area, your work need not be limited to it. Our matters span commercial real estate, energy, industrial and digital infrastructure, often bringing together expertise in real estate, M&A, financing and other practice areas. You will have opportunities to lead transactions involving several of DGKV’s practices and to develop a broader professional practice over time.
We see this as a long‑term opportunity for a lawyer who values independence, professional responsibility and continued development.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading real estate transactions and related workstreams, from due diligence and structuring through drafting, negotiations and closing;
- Conducting and supervising detailed property due diligence, including investigations of historical ownership, title chains, restitution, succession, limited rights in rem, encumbrances and other property-related risks;
- Advising on zoning, land use, cadastral, permitting and regulatory matters affecting real estate transactions and development;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating acquisition and disposal documents, commercial leases and other property-related agreements;
- Providing clear, practical and commercially oriented legal advice, including assessment of risks and development of solutions aligned with clients’ business objectives;
- Leading transaction teams, coordinating and reviewing the work of junior colleagues, managing client relationships and collaborating with lawyers across DGKV’s practices.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for candidates with:
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, with a solid track record in real estate transactions, gained in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal role;
- Strong knowledge of Bulgarian property law and demonstrated ability to independently handle title investigations, property due diligence and real estate transactions;
- Practical experience in zoning and land use regulation, commercial leasing and real estate‑related contractual matters;
- Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to transform legal analysis into clear, business-oriented advice;
- Excellent command of written and spoken Bulgarian and English;
- Initiative and the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across different practice areas.
What we offer
- A substantive role in an established Real Estate & Construction practice, with the opportunity to lead transactions and teams and develop direct client relationships;
- Opportunities to take a leading role in cross-border matters and work closely with leading international law firms, building professional relationships across jurisdictions;
- Varied transactional work and opportunities to develop expertise beyond real estate & construction;
- A long-term career opportunity with room for professional growth, increasing responsibility and a meaningful role in the development of the practice;
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including additional health insurance and a Multisport card;
- A collaborative and supportive working environment, with an office in central Sofia and regular team events.
How to apply
Please send your CV in English to dgkv@dgkv.com, indicating “Senior Associate – Real Estate & Construction” in the subject line.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About DGKV
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov (DGKV) is a leading Bulgarian law firm with over 30 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on complex transactions, regulatory matters and high-profile projects. The firm is consistently ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 and Band 1 by Chambers & Partners.
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