General Counsel, Head of Legal

General Counsel, Head of Legal – Bulgaria This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel, Head of Legal in Bulgaria.In this role, you will lead the legal function for a fast-growing international organization, providing strategic, operational, and transactional guidance across multiple jurisdictions. You will shape the company’s global legal structure, support expansion plans, and ensure compliance with corporate, tax, and regulatory frameworks. The position involves managing complex commercial contracts, advising on M&A, and mitigating legal and financial risks. You will work closely with executive leadership, particularly the CFO, to align legal strategy with business objectives, optimize tax and corporate structures, and prepare the company for potential IPOs or strategic acquisitions. This is a highly autonomous role with broad scope and impact in a dynamic, distributed, and remote‑first environment.AccountabilitiesLead the design and implementation of the global corporate legal structure and tax strategy, including subsidiaries and sub-holdings across multiple jurisdictionsEnsure compliance with international and local corporate, tax, and financial regulations, including CFC rules, VAT/GST, and reporting obligationsManage legal aspects of M&A, corporate finance, equity raises, and debt instruments, including drafting, negotiation, and due diligenceOversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of customer contracts, vendor agreements, and intra‑group agreements to minimize legal and financial risksConduct legal and tax research to advise executive leadership on strategic and operational decisionsDevelop and implement internal legal processes and risk management workflows, including contract lifecycle management and compliance protocolsCoordinate with external counsel, auditors, and service providers to ensure timely filings, audits, and regulatory complianceRequirementsMaster’s degree in Law with fluency in English; proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian highly desirableMinimum 10 years of experience in corporate law, international tax law, corporate finance, or compliance, including at least 3 years in senior managerial or partner-level rolesStrong track record of managing complex legal projects, multi‑jurisdictional engagements, and high‑value transactionsDeep understanding of international corporate governance, tax‑efficient structures, and regulatory requirementsExcellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersAbility to operate autonomously in a dynamic, fast‑growing, remote‑first environmentBenefitsCompetitive remuneration package with opportunities for professional growth and developmentRemote work with flexible hoursCollaborative, high‑performing international team with knowledge‑sharing opportunitiesExposure to complex legal and corporate challenges in a global organizationDirect collaboration with executive leadership on strategic initiativesContractor arrangement with attractive termsWhy Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the bestData Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#J-18808-Ljbffr