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Senior Public Procurement Lawyer

Penkov, Markov & Partners · Sofia, Bulgaria · Hybrid · лв7,000 - лв9,500/year

0 Applicants · 0 Views · Posted 6 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Compensation: лв7,000 - лв9,500/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Penkov, Markov & Partners is hiring a Senior Public Procurement Lawyer to lead its procurement and public sector advisory practice. Bulgaria's significant EU-funded infrastructure projects require specialized legal expertise in public procurement regulations. The successful candidate will advise contracting authorities and bidders on complex procurement procedures, appeals, and EU funds compliance.

Responsibilities

Advising contracting authorities on procurement procedure design and tender documentation; Advising bidders on bid preparation, consortium arrangements, and compliance; Representing clients in procurement appeals before KZK and the Supreme Administrative Court; Advising on concession agreements and public-private partnerships; Ensuring compliance with EU funds disbursement conditions and audit requirements; Advising on procurement compliance for EU-funded infrastructure projects; Training clients on public procurement best practices and regulatory updates.

Requirements

Master's degree in Law; Admission to a Bulgarian Bar Association with minimum 6 years of public procurement experience; Deep knowledge of the Public Procurement Act, Concessions Act, and EU procurement directives (2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, 2014/25/EU); Experience with procurement appeals before the KZK and the Supreme Administrative Court; Understanding of EU structural funds management and verification rules; Fluent English; Strategic advisory skills.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

лв7,000 - лв9,500/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Penkov, Markov & Partners Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time