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General Counsel

Position details

Date posted

2 January 2025

Location

Sofia

Company

Walltopia

Department

Legal

Experience level

Senior

Type of job

Open position

WALLTOPIA is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of artificial climbing walls and active entertainment facilities. We have over 25 years of professional experience and have successfully completed over 2000 projects in 78 countries on 6 continents.

We are currently seeking to employ a talented, passionate, and dedicated General Counsel with at least 5 years of post-qualification professional experience.

Main Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage all day-to-day legal matters for the company and its subsidiaries;
- Provide legal support for daily business operations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation;
- Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of agreements, including investment, intellectual property, franchise, sales, insurance contracts, and financial leases;
- Offer practical and timely legal counsel to senior management on diverse legal issues, proactively identifying potential risks while aligning with the company's strategic objectives;
- Conduct thorough research on both domestic and international laws to ensure legal compliance across all business activities;
- Handle complex multi-jurisdictional legal matters, providing clear guidance on laws affecting the company's global operations;
- Prepare litigation documents, including pleadings and ancillary applications, to support legal actions;
- Collaborate closely with various internal departments—Business, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing—and external advisors, including outside counsel, experts, and consultants, to address and defend claims.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Master's Degree in Law from a recognized Bulgarian or international university;
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous;
- A minimum of five years of relevant legal experience, either as a sole practitioner, in-house counsel for a fast-paced company, or as an associate at a full-service law firm;
- Expertise in corporate, commercial, labor, contractual, tax, and administrative law is a plus;
- Strong team player with excellent advocacy skills and a keen eye for detail;
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and high analytical capability;
- Strong business acumen, common sense, and the ability to handle pressure while maintaining ethical standards;
- Professional curiosity and a willingness to explore legal issues beyond core areas of expertise.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity for a professional development in the world’s leading company in the design and production of climbing walls and active entertainment facilities;
- Perfect environment for responsible, ambitious individuals who are looking to gain a competitive career advantage worldwide;
- Working in a team of various dedicated and energetic professionals;
- Introductory training;
- Food vouchers;
- Flexible start of the working day (7:00 - 10:00);
- Complimentary “Introduction to Climbing” course;
- Unlimited membership for Momentum Climbing Sofia;
- Friendly working atmosphere and regular team events;
- Sponsored additional health insurance;
- Possibility for a Multisport card;
- Modern office in an attractive building located in Sofia Tech Park.

Joining us you will work in a dynamic and demanding environment that will give you a great opportunity to learn, develop, and build new skills and get a good understanding of what it takes to be a world leader in the industry.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover letter in English by pressing the 'Apply" button below.

Only shortlisted applicants, who have submitted all required documents, will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.

*All data provided by you is protected within the meaning of the GDPR and will be used only for the purposes of this selection.

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