Attorney-at-Law / Associate (close to bar exam), Competition, Risk & Investigations, Environmental Law – Hungary
We are seeking a motivated Attorney-at-Law (or a trainee lawyer at the final stage of the bar traineeship with at least three years of experience in the legal profession) to join our Competition, Risk & Investigation, Environmental Law, and Dispute Resolution service line in our Budapest office. Supporting the Dispute Resolution practice is considered an advantage.
The ideal candidate has solid practical experience, is able to work effectively under pressure, and communicates confidently with both clients and colleagues. In this role, you will handle complex and diverse legal matters, advise clients on competition, regulatory, and environmental issues, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑quality professional team environment.
In this role, you will:
- Provide support and legal advice on Hungarian and EU competition law, including merger control, antitrust, and state aid matters;
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance issues, conduct internal reviews, and assist in designing compliance programs;
- Support environmental law projects, including ESG and corporate responsibility matters;
- Draft and review contracts, legal submissions, memoranda, and official correspondence;
- Represent or assist in representation before Hungarian and EU authorities / courts;
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, authorities, and internal teams;
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, client development, and professional training initiatives within the firm;
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards;
- Work efficiently under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Key skills and experience required:
- Hungarian law degree;
- Demonstrated practical experience in at least one of the following areas: competition law, regulatory, compliance, or environmental law;
- Preference is already holding bar exam / bar membership, but for very good candidate end of bar traineeship could be acceptable;
- Experience at a reputable law firm is a strong preference, having experience at a regulatory authority is an advantage;
- Ability to conduct legal research using Hungarian and EU databases;
- MS Applications - particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
- Fluent Hungarian and English;
- Strong organisational / self-management skills;
- Multitasking and prioritization;
- Professional integrity and reliability;
- Ability to cope with pressure and meet deadlines;
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude, proactive, solution-oriented mindset;
- Keen attention to detail, but also the ability to see whole picture;
- Ability to win respect and confidence of others quickly;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Initiative and ability to work productively alone, but also effective as a team member.
What we offer
At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:
- High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity. We maintain a dedicated risk and compliance team and a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance programme.
- Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE), Central Asia (CA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
- Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation.
- Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.
Why Kinstellar?
At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Central & Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.
We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.
We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.
Equal opportunities
Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.
Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in CEE, SEE, CA and SEA on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.
Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply now!
At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Katalin Tóth, HR Manager, at . We will then be in touch with you. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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