Legal & Compliance Specialist

DISCORDIA is the largest transport and logistics company in Bulgaria. We are an established leader on the Balkans and in the top 20 on the European market with more than 30 years of history and experience in the Transport & Logistics business. We offer services in three directions: international road transport, including our own fleet of over 1500 trucks and auto forwarding services covering all Europe; rail freight forwarding and sea and air freight forwarding, providing transportation to all parts of the world.

DISCORDIA has offices in Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Romania, and the company employs more than 2400 people. We are inspired by the change of the market we aim for. We grow together with our clients and embrace the fast-paced development in Transport & Logistics.

If you are willing to stand out and lead the way to global markets, being part of a passionate team and if you are ready to face the challenge of working in a diverse, multicultural environment, DISCORDIA is offering an opportunity - joint the team as a Legal & Compliance Specialist.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Provide legal support to the management team and business departments on routine legal matters;
• Provide advice to the business teams on the applicable legal and regulatory framework in the relevant markets;
• Provide regulatory compliance including liaise with regulatory bodies and government authorities as required;
• Propose business oriented business-oriented solutions;
• Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of contracts and agreements with third parties;
• Support the monitoring of contract execution and ensure documentation is properly maintained;
• Assist in identifying potential legal risks and escalate issues to senior legal staff when necessary;
• Participate in ensuring company activities comply with applicable laws and regulations;
• Support procedures related to obtaining licenses, certificates, and permits required for business operations;
• Provide basic legal guidance to internal departments under the supervision of senior legal staff;
• Assisting in research and analysis of EU and national legislations in the field of Transport & Logistics;
• Prepare and organize legal documentation for submission to public authorities, institutions, and courts;
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of internal company registers;
• Assist in coordinating with external legal advisors when required;
• Maintain legal records, contract databases, and compliance documentation;
• Contributing to the development of standard internal templates, legal procedures, and processes;
• Report to the Legal & Compliance Manager.

Requirements for the role:

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment;
• Degree in Law;
• Basic knowledge of commercial law and contract law;
• Understanding labor and employment legislation is considered an advantage;
• Good analytical and organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail
• Be commercially minded and pro-active, highly goal driven;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills, can multi-task and address issues in a flexible and creative manner;
• Ability to work collaboratively with different business departments;
• Proficiency in English (knowledge of Western European or UK legal frameworks is a plus), other foreign language skills will be considered as a significant advantage;

Last, but no least we offer:

• Be part of a successful and highly motivated team of young professionals;;
• Work with cutting-edge technologies used globally in transport and logistics management
• Attractive compensation package, aligned with your experience and performance;
• Opportunity to build a career in a fast-growing company, a market leader in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe in the field of international transport and freight forwarding;
• Modern office environment combining a high-quality workspace with dedicated relaxation and social areas.

If you are interested in our opportunity, don't hesitate to send us your updated CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be considered under the terms and conditions of confidentiality in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection code.