Student - LAIE - Sofia

CMS Sofia Lawyes Partnership is presenting an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual for the position of a student / trainee. The person will be supporting Partners and Associates in our Sofia Commercial practice.We are 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.CMS Sofia Lawyers Partnership is seeking to recruit aStudent / Trainee in COMMERCIAL PRACTICE (Ref: C-LAIE)RequirementsLaw student at a Bulgarian university, 3rd year or higherExcellent knowledge of EnglishExcellent computer skillsAbility to multi-task and meet strict deadlinesDiligent and attentive to detailsGood team playerResponsibilitiesAssisting the LAIE team under the supervision of a senior colleague with various commercial law matters - assisting with the day-to-day legal needs of clients, drafting contracts and annexes, drafting memos and email advice, communicating with clients, assisting with filing and monitoring applications.Research on legislation and case law, assistance with translations, etc.Keeping abreast of current legislation, drafting legal updates.Working closely with more senior staff and colleagues.We OfferThe opportunity to build a career in a leading international law firm.The opportunity to gain experience in different areas of law.In-house training and excellent opportunities in a multinational environment.Flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of the study programme.Working with a positive and supportive team.Competitive remuneration. Benefits package.Modern office in the very hearth of Sofia.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.