Ficosota

About us

FICOSOTA is a fast-growing company, a manufacturer of home and personal care products and snack food. Already a well-presented on many markets worldwide, our company works hard to offer customers high quality products, effective decisions, and excellent results.

The Legal Department is a vital part of Ficosota’s business, and our team is expected to help find prompt and sound solutions with a collaborative and creative mindset to help advance the business.

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and loyal team player, who would join the company in the position of In-House Legal Adviser.

A suitable candidate for this position should have an appropriate level of legal knowledge in commercial, civil, and intellectual property law (IP law), be motivated by new challenges, and be a good team player capable of working in a dynamic environment. The company offers excellent opportunities for professional development, interesting work, and support in seizing the opportunities we provide.

About the job

• Provide legal advisory services, mainly in the area of commercial, IP, civil law and regulatory matters;
• Ensures that all rules and regulations of the company are according to the legislation in force;
• Assist and support legally other in-house departments: commercial, marketing, purchasing, human resources, financial department, etc.;
• Become the key contact for IP matters, demonstrating knowledge and sound judgement within the IP space;
• Regularly monitors the changes in local and European legislation. Performs legal research and provides updates on legal developments affecting the business;
• Implement guidelines and policies for Company Law, Competition Law and environment law that mitigate legal risk and protect company’s interests;
• Communication with official authorities or coordinate such representations (state, regulatory bodies, a commercial and administrative court, etc.);
• Draft and review company documents, including contract templates and internal policies;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Keep in touch with external law offices, IP representatives, public notaries, etc.

About you

• Master’s degree in Law;
• Legal capacity certificate;
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the area of legal consultancy, preferably gained in a corporate organization;
• Working professional use of English, both written and spoken;
• Experience in executing legal projects or participating in projects with responsibilities for legal matters;
• Ability to multitask across projects and work under pressure and constant priority management;
• Analytical and critical thinking;
• Ability to work in a team and high level of responsibility.

The company offers

• The opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing FMCG companies in Europe
• Attractive remuneration package
• Additional health insurance
• Food vouchers
• Fresh fruits, coffee, tea
• Cozy and quiet office space
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
• In-house gym

*The addition of letters of recommendation to your application will be considered as a strong advantage. 

**All applications will be treated fairly and in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.