Employment

Legal advice is provided across all areas of employment law, with seamless integration of related social security and tax considerations. Clients receive guidance in navigating complex workforce matters arising from corporate restructurings, temporary employment arrangements, cross-border staff relocations, etc. Additional advice covers the structuring of senior staff employment contracts, implementation of employee incentive plans, digital HR documentation, and participation in pension schemes. Practical, results-driven support is offered to employers in drafting internal policies, handling collective bargaining processes, managing large-scale redundancies, and ensuring workplace safety compliance. The multidisciplinary approach applied ensures that your HR and management teams are equipped with strategic legal solutions tailored to today’s dynamic work environment.

Legal advice is tailored to companies across industries such as technology, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and product innovation, retail, consumer brands, and hospitality.

Core areas of expertise:

• Employment Contracts and Remuneration
  Drafting and negotiation of individual and collective employment contracts, including for senior staff. Structuring remuneration packages, bonus systems, and employee equity participation plans.

• Internal Policies, Compliance, and Workplace Governance
  Advising on internal company rules and data privacy compliance. Guidance on occupational health and safety obligations.

• Employee Relations and Workforce Management
  Representation in negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives. Planning and execution of employee terminations, large-scale redundancies, and severance packages. Counsel on dismissals and legal remedies in cases of wrongful termination.

• Employment-Related Legal Support in Corporate Transformations
  Employment-related legal due diligence and advisory in transformations.

• Immigration and International Employment
  Legal support in securing employment-based work and residence permits for foreign nationals. Assistance with immigration matters and issues related to secondment and business travel.

• Staff Leasing and Agency Agreements
  Legal support in connection with contracts for staff leasing and agreements with recruitment agencies.

• Representation Before Authorities and in Court
  Representation before administrative bodies, such as the National Revenue Agency, Labor Inspectorate, and National Employment Agency, as well as appearances before Bulgarian courts.