Description
CMS Sofia Lawyers Partnership is seeking a driven and talented Tax Lawyer to join its Corporate practice.
The team advises domestic and international clients on complex transactions, including M&A, corporate governance, restructurings, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
The role requires a commercially minded individual who can deliver clear, practical, and technically robust tax assistance with knowledge in corporate taxation, VAT, and international taxation.
Responsibilities
- Transactional Tax Advisory: Advise on all tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, reorganizations, and demergers; Conduct of tax due diligence.
- Corporate Structuring and Reorganisations: Advise on tax implications of group restructurings, holding company arrangements, and corporate simplification exercises; Identify and implement tax-efficient structures for domestic and cross-border operations; Navigate relevant anti-avoidance provisions and international tax frameworks.
- Tax Compliance: Assist clients with advice on tax compliance obligations in connection with corporate transactions.
- Commercial Agreements: Review and advise on the tax implications of commercial contracts, partnership, and shareholder agreements.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on tax matters; Manage client expectations and deliver advice within agreed timescales; Identify opportunities for proactive tax planning.
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with colleagues across the corporate, banking, real estate, litigation, and employment teams to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary advice; Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments in tax law and share insights with the wider firm.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in law - Bulgarian qualified.
- Admission to Bulgaria BAR.
- Additional specialisation in Taxation is a plus.
- At least one year of prior experience in tax law at a reputable law firm.
- Proficiency in Bulgarian and in English.
- Good knowledge of local and EU tax laws.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Good oral and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with legal research software and tools.
- Experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
- Ability to handle multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
- Excellent training opportunities, both locally and internationally.
- Supportive, positive, and merit-based working environment.
- Clear path for professional growth.
- Modern office in the very centre of Sofia.