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Merck GroupLegal Counsel South East Europe
Feb. 2024Sofia, Sofia City, BulgariaResponsible for managing the legal matters in 8 markets in South East Europe - Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo.
Coca-Cola HBCCountry Transformation Lead
Feb. 2023 - Jan. 2024Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria- Member of the Senior Leadership Team, directly reporting to the GM
- Responsible for driving implementation of Group projects in Bulgaria and initiating Local projects, in terms of process review and simplification, mostly concerning commercial and financial processes combined with implementation of automation opportunities. - Change Management – trainings and preparation of communication to the organization
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, time-management skills
- Great problem-solving skills
- Certified in Lean and Agile ways of work – Lean Six Sigma-Yellow belt/ Scrum
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling CompanySenior Legal Counsel
Oct. 2017 - Jan. 2024Sofia, Bulgaria1. Extensive expertise in Commercial and Company Law, Antitrust and Competition Law: – Responsible for providing timely and adequate expert advice to National Key Accounts/Clients of the Company/ part of Sales Department, Coffee and Premium Spirits Businesses of the Company in Bulgaria:
Key points:
• Implement legal business plan;
• Implement Group legal projects;
• Participation in negotiations with key clients of the Company;
• Participation in building the new business model for coffee category;
• Participation in termination of a joint venture deal - Lavazza;
• Participation in development of new Commercial Policy of the Company. 2. Expertise in Compliance:
• providing advice in connection with COBC and ABAC Policy (Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy); • Organise trainings, train employees and enforce Competition Law Compliance Program and the Code of Business Conduct and Anti-Bribery Policy in Bulgaria;
• Participation in compliance investigations. In 2019, second half of the year – working 50% of the work time for Group CCH in compliance projects in connection with renewed COBC, ABAC Policy and implementation of e-learning, building new Due Diligence process for third parties. 3. Extensive expertise in Employment Law: • responsible for providing expert advice to HR Department;
4. Expertise in Data Protection - Responsible for GDPR implementation Project in Bulgaria. 5. Coordinate relations with external legal counsels.
Sofia Bar AssociationLawyer/ Freelance Legal Consultant
Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2017SofiaPractice areas of law: 1. Commercial Law;
2. Employment Law;
3. Copyright Law;
4. Antitrust and Competition;
5. Media Law;
Teva/Actavis GenericsDirector Legal, Ethics & Compliance Officer
Oct. 2013 - Mar. 2015Sofia, BulgariaResponsible for effective and efficient management of the Legal Department, providing legal advisory services and ensuring mamagement of legal and contractual risk. 1 - Management of Legal Risk - Review and provide legal advice on tender documents, review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly, liaise with relevant departments to ensure that appropriate courses of action have been taken where legal risks have been identified;
Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management; Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
2 - Review and advice management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures;
3 - Review and draft contracts and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all legal requirements;
4 - Manage litigation cases;
5 - Contract negotiation - Review all contracts and other documentation where the company has committed itself and assess;Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities; Compliance: 1. In charge for Ethics and Compliance support and monitoring - Monitor and support the Ethics and Compliance throughout the local organization by developing and implementing processes and procedures, providing trainings and getting involved in the major activities, events, projects, etc.
2. Perform direct control on Ethics and Compliance related initiatives and coordinating and/ or leading of resolving issues.
3. Establish compliance standards based on internal policies and guidelines / implementing procedures and on applicable local laws and regulations. Establish processes and SOPs for relevant policies.
4. Continually provide advice and guidance to the business on compliance topics and
challenges (including on the required approval processes)
NestléLegal Advisor
Sep. 2006 - Sep. 2013Sofia, Bulgaria I started as Trainee in Legal Department and through the years I was assigned additional responsibilities and was raised to the possition of Legal Advisor.
In this professional role I gained great experience and skills that expand into a broad spectrum of legal activities, mainly in the areas of commercial and contract law, competition and antitrust law, consumer protection law, intellectual property law, employment law. I counseled on all legal aspects of the activities of Nestle Bulgaria concerning its operations in Bulgaria including media and digital aspects (communication, promotional activities, advertisements).
On a daily basis I provided services to ensure compliance with the Bulgarian legislation and the internal procedures and standards of the company. I collaborated with all departments on the matter of risk management - identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developing/implementing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and providing general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in future. - Provide legal advice in the areas of Business and Commercial law,Antitrust Law, Intelectual Property Law, Labour Law.
- Conduct legal research, identifying risks and issues and providing solutions.
- Create business-oriented solutions - Work effectively as a team member, sharing knowledge, providing support.
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