Senior Associate Lawyer in Romania

We’re looking for a Senior Associate Lawyer with a positive attitude and strong analytical skills to join our Legal department. In this role, you’ll provide practical legal advice, helping our organization stay compliant while managing and minimizing legal risks. You’ll enjoy continuous learning, exposure to international clients and a supportive team you can always rely on.

If you’re passionate about crafting effective legal solutions and committed to continuous learning, we’d love to meet you!

Let’s talk about what we can achieve together!

Key responsibilities

Employment & Labour Law Support:

• Contracts & Compliance: Draft and review employment contracts, offer letters, and related documents; ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Policies & Handbooks: Develop policies on harassment, discrimination, and safety; maintain updated employee handbooks.
• Employee Relations: Advise on grievances, disciplinary actions, and dispute mediation; handle terminations and severance agreements.
• Labour Compliance: Monitor law updates; ensure compliance with wage, benefits, and labour standards.
• Training & Union Relations: Conduct training on employment law, DEI, and if applicable, manage union relations and negotiations.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Monitoring & Compliance: Track relevant laws, advise on impacts, design compliance programs, and perform risk assessments.
• Regulatory Liaison: Communicate with regulatory bodies; manage filings and reports.
• Investigations & Audits: Lead compliance investigations, coordinate audits, and implement improvement recommendations.
• Employee Training: Educate employees on compliance, fostering a culture of ethical practices.

Additional responsibilities

• Client & Internal Support: Act as primary interface for customers and stakeholders.
• Risk & Advisory: Assess contract risks, provide solutions, and advise teams on legal strategies. 
• Process Improvement: Review and enhance existing procedures; support global legal team as needed.

Requirements

• Law degree with strong academic credentials.
• Professional license to practice law in Romania.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in labour, civil, and/or commercial law.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related documents (e.g., individual employment contracts, internal regulations, internal policies and procedures, ethics and conduct codes, NDAs).
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating civil and commercial-related documents (e.g., commercial contracts, terms and conditions, commercial policies).
• Business fluency in English, including the ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, procedures, and policies; oral fluency is essential.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Responsible, conscientious, able to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
• Team player with a sense of humour.

What we offer

• Hybrid job (you can choose the office days as you wish)
• Access to courses, training, workshops and mentorship to support professional growth
• A work environment open to new ideas and encouraging personal initiative
• Encouragement of independence and decision-making in daily responsibilities
• A culture of recognition through regular feedback and appreciation for employees
• Interactive events to relax the atmosphere and strengthen team spirit. Follow us on Facebook – Accace Careers Romania – and join #accacelife!