Balfin Development, part of BALFIN Group, is one of the leading investment companies in project development in Albania and the Balkan region.

Our success story includes developing some of Albanian’s biggest projects and redefining luxury development throughout the country and the region. Our portfolio includes prestigious residential, touristic, industrial, and commercial projects, such as Green Coast Resort & Residences, Vala Mar Residences, Rolling Hills Luxury Residences, etc. Mane Development has set market standards by significantly improving community lifestyle.

BALFIN Group is one of the leading investment groups in the Western Balkans region, embodying international standards with local expertise. Founded in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, today, the Group has a presence in 11 countries, Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, USA, and Canada. BALFIN, a diversified group active in real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, tourism, education, and logistics, employs approximately 5,000 people. Total Group’s Assets (including financial institution) is € 2.2 billion, as of 2023 data.

Position:           Senior Legal Advisor

Department:    Legal

Location:          Tirana

Summary: The Senior Legal Advisor provides legal expertise to ensure the company’s operations align with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This role is responsible for delivering strategic legal counsel to management, drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, and overseeing legal issues related to the company’s day-to-day activities. He/She plays a key role in mitigating legal risks and safeguarding the company’s interests in interactions with third parties and relevant institutions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provides legal opinions on matters raised by the Company’s departments;
• Drafts various contracts and agreements between third parties and the Company or Balfin, particularly in the context of real estate development activities;
• Reviews various contracts and agreements entered into between third parties and the Company (including Real Estate SPVs), and incorporates/consolidates feedback received from relevant line departments;
• Verifies and completes the relevant supporting documentation (such as annexes, powers of attorney, assembly decisions, IDs, extracts, etc.);
• Provides legal assistance during the negotiation process of drafted or reviewed contracts;
• Updates and/or improves the templates of acts/contracts used over the years by the Company (including Real Estate SPVs);
• Drafts Company’s assembly resolutions (including Real Estate SPVs), as well as guidelines, regulations, acts, or authorizations issued within these entities;
• Drafts or collaborates with other departments in drafting and reviewing internal procedures and regulations;
• Informs the Company’s departments (including Real Estate SPVs) about legal changes that affect their operations;
• Provides legal assistance in negotiating the amicable resolution of legal disputes or conflicts that may lead to litigation;
• Represents the Company (including Real Estate SPVs) in court proceedings involving low value and reduced complexity cases;
• Represents the Company before the National Business Center for applications related to permits, licenses, authorizations, or various registrations;
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned in the context of legal assistance.

Education: University degree in Law (Bachelor/Master) – required

Requirements:

• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience;
• Previous experience in a similar role is required, preferably within a law firm or a construction company;
• Solid knowledge of applicable legislation in the relevant field;
• Strong legal research skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to work efficiently;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all sensitive or internal information in accordance with company procedures and applicable legislation;
• Capable of clearly and effectively presenting legal issues and preparing well-structured, professional reports.

Application Procedure: All interested parties can apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to the link:  https://balfindevelopment.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/705972000003160037/Senior-Legal-Advisor?source=CareerSite

Application Deadline: 23/05/2025

After screening, only selected candidates will be contacted.

* All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality according to law no. 9887 decided by the Albanian Parliament on “Personal Data Protection”.