Competition & FDI Lawyer – Bucharest
We are looking for a Competition & FDI Lawyer with 3 – 5 years of practical experience to join our team in Bucharest.
Kinstellar is a full-service firm, with particularly strong energy, competition, real estate, employment, M&A/corporate, finance, private equity and litigation practices. We take on the most complex and high-profile assignments from some of the world’s most successful companies, who expect the highest level of service and expertise. We have built our reputation by exceeding their expectations.
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
- has a law degree from a reputable Romanian university with a minimum of three (3) – five (5) years of practical experience in competition law matters in an international or reputed domestic law firm;
- further experience in other practice areas such as life sciences or energy would be beneficial and would bring additional value;
- excellent written and spoken English is a must; knowledge of additional foreign languages is an advantage;
- finds motivation in working on complex cases for international clients and global law firms;
- is flexible and wants to work in a team;
- is a team player with passion for excellence.
If you are looking to take the next step up in your career and make a valued contribution, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an international law firm and be part of our success. To this end, we offer:
- professional development and training in a leading CEE law firm and interesting work for reputable local and international clients (more information at www.kinstellar.com)
- a modern and dynamic work environment;
- technical and soft skills training and development across practice groups and jurisdictions;
- competitive compensation including future salary growth and annual performance bonus; and
- private medical services subscription.
What we offer
At Kinstellar, we prioritise 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 and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
- Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE & CA 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, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
- 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 Emerging Europe, Central 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 Emerging Europe and Central Asia on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.
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How to apply
We are looking for the best and brightest to help us continue to grow. If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please, send your application (CV focused on describing your practical experience and cover letter) in English to Manuela Leptiher, HR Manager at . Please specify the position you are applying for.
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