Associate

The market-leading Finance practice group at CMS Sofia Lawyers Partnership is looking to bring in an ambitious Associate to be part of the future facing Finance practice.

The team advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters across several sectors –Bank lending, Property finance, Project finance, Acquisition finance, Asset finances, Derivatives, Capital markets and others. We work closely with our CMS colleagues internationally and there will be opportunities to get involved in international projects and with innovative technology companies who supply solutions to customers around the world. We encourage our team to attend a variety of trainings, business development and integration events across CMS offices abroad.

CMS is an international law firm with leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond. We create sustainable and rewarding futures for our clients, our people, and our communities. Ranked as the world’s 5th largest law firm by lawyer headcount and 6th largest in the UK by revenue, CMS works with clients in over 40 countries from 70+ offices worldwide. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. And we recruit, value and nurture top talent.

We are looking to recruit for our office in Sofia a highly motivated person for the position of

Associate

in Finance Practice Group (Ref: FA)

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in law - Bulgarian qualified
• Excellent written and spoken English (including legal)
• At least 3 years of professional experience as a lawyer
• Experience in banking and finance and /or capital markets
• Familiarity with the LMA documentation will be considered an advantage
• Accurate and concise communicator
• Team player
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

The Role involves:

• Working as part of a team to provide first class Banking and Finance law related advice for clients in a wide range of fields
• Working closely with our clients; drafting and negotiating contracts
• Working with government and regulatory institutions

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Excellent training opportunities, local and abroad
• Work in a positive and supportive environment
• Modern office in the very centre of Sofia.

Interested applicants are invited to send their CV and motivation letter by 30 September 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

What’s in it for you?

As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.