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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: 30 June 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.
Are you ready to be the HR Manager in a top-tier Bulgarian law firm?
About the employer
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov is a Bulgarian law firm with 30 years of experience delivering first-class legal services to domestic and international corporate clients.
About the position
We are seeking an efficient and ambitious professional for the position of HR Manager to deliver value-added service to management that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment: develop and execute effective recruitment strategies, source and attract candidates by using various channels, databases, social media, etc., and enhance our recruitment and onboarding processes
- Employee Relations: promote and maintain a positive work environment and address concerns, conflicts, and grievances of employees
- Learning and Development: assist management with the process of creating and conducting training programs
- Performance Management: assist management with the performance of review process and follow-up communication of performance improvement targets
- Internal Policies: oversee the need of developing, updating, and enforcing company policies and procedures, promoting a positive company culture
- Employer Branding: develop and execute effective strategies and initiatives for enhancing employer branding and attracting legal talent for the firm’s expanding business
- Talent Retention and Mentoring: assist management with developing and implementing coaching and mentoring programs, creating and implementing strategies for staff engagement, organizing team-building activities and events
- Health and Safety: ensure the workplace complies with health and safety regulations and develop and implement safety protocols and emergency procedures
Expected qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
- at least five years of relevant experience in the field
- Proficiency in English
- MS Office proficiency
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, flexibility and persuasiveness to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
- Ability to foster strong working relationships and engage with people at all levels across the business
- Attention to detail and ability to analyse a topic from multiple perspectives (including risks, challenges, and opportunities) to develop constructive solutions
- Be team-oriented, flexible, and enthusiastic with a “can-do” approach
- Ability to work independently, be proactive and highly organized
- Innovative and able to put their creative ideas into practice
What you will find at DGKV
- Empowering environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from our collective skills, talents and differences
- Organizational openness and work-life balance support
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
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Exciting winter and summer team-building outings
- A weekly happy hour, and more
How to apply
Please send your CV in English to: [email protected]
Deadline for submission of applications: 30 June 2025
All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.
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 position based on our legitimate interest to recruit suitable members of our team, as needed. We will not transfer your personal data to 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.
Адвокатско дружество „Джингов, Гугински, Кючуков и Величков” е учредено през 1994 г. и е една от най-големите адвокатски кантори в България и сред водещите на пазара на правни услуги. В кантората работят около 80 професионалисти, от които 60 квалифицирани адвокати и патентни специалисти, включително 17 съдружника с богат опит, и 20 служители на административни позиции. Нашето клиентско портфолио от над 5000 големи мултинационални корпорации е справедлива атестация за високото качество на юридическите услуги, които предоставяме. Работим в тясно сътрудничество с водещи международни адвокатски кантори и финансови, счетоводни и инвестиционни фирми. Консултираме по всички аспекти на търговското право. Екипите ни постоянно се разрастват, както и броят на дългогодишните ни служители.
Поради нарастващия обем работа търсим служител на позиция рецепционист, който да се присъедини към нашия екип.
Основните работни задължения включват:
- Посреща клиенти и гости на кантората;
- Осигурява административно обслужване по време на срещи с гости и клиенти на кантората;
- Приема входящи обаждания и съобщения и ги пренасочва към съответните служители;
- Следи за наличността на офис консумативи, в т.ч. кафе, вода и др.
- Участие в административните процеси на офиса и подпомагане дейността на офис мениджъра;
- Съдействие при организиране на мероприятия в офиса.
Кандидатите трябва да отговарят на следните изисквания:
- Завършено висше образование;
- Компютърна грамотност – отлично владеене на MS Office;
- Владеене на английски език на отлично работно ниво;
- Добри комуникационни и аналитични умения, инициативност и отговорност, умение за работа в екип.
Ние предлагаме:
- Постоянна работа на трудов договор, с работно време от понеделник до петък, осемчасов работен ден;
- Конкурентно възнаграждение, съответстващо на длъжността и на постигнатите резултати;
- Възможност за израстване в млада и динамична професионална среда;
- Работа с професионалисти в приятелска атмосфера;
- Комуникативна локация в центъра на София (в близост до метростанции и удобен градски транспорт)
- Допълнително здравно осигуряване;
- Мултиспорт карта;
- Фирмени тийм билдинг мероприятия;
- Седмични Happy Hour събития.
Ако проявявате интерес към свободната позиция, изпратете ни Вашата автобиография на английски език.