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General Information

Job ID
36716
Location
Belgrade, Serbia, Subotica, Serbia
Work Types
Fixed Term
Categories
Internal Legal


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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, covering 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow.

As we’re a global company with 12,000 colleagues, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.


Discover the Role
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support across Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, ensuring effective management of legal matters and contributing to legal risk mitigation in accordance with TMF Group’s risk appetite. As part of TMF Group’s Global Legal Function and reporting to the Market Head of Legal, the role acts as a trusted advisor to business and operational stakeholders. The position requires a higher degree of independence, broader responsibility, and stronger decision-making capability, while strategic and high-risk matters remain under the direction of the Market Head of Legal.


The role is fixed term (1 year duration with a possibility of extension).


Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contracting

  • Draft, review and negotiate Local Services Agreements, Statements of Work, lease contracts, intercompany agreements, supplier and procurement contracts in accordance with TMF Group templates, policies and guidelines.
  • Provide day-to-day legal advice to local management and business teams on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters.
  • Support amendments, terminations and contract lifecycle management, escalating higher-risk issues where required.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Market and assess potential business impact.

Claims, Disputes & Risk Management

  • Support claims, disputes and litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel under supervision of the Market Head of Legal.
  • Support identification and mitigation of legal risks in cooperation with Risk & Compliance teams.
  • Support remediation of internal audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

Corporate Housekeeping & Governance

  • Support corporate housekeeping activities for Market legal entities, including maintenance of corporate records and registers.
  • Assist with corporate changes, restructurings and governance-related matters.
  • Liaise with notaries, external advisers, banks, Chambers of Commerce and authorities as required.

Data Privacy & Compliance

  • Support implementation of TMF Group data protection framework, including DPAs and SCCs.
  • Assist with data protection incidents, data subject requests, RoPAs and DPIAs in coordination with Group Privacy and Risk & Compliance teams.

Stakeholder & Project Support

  • Maintain effective relationships with Market and Global Legal stakeholders.
  • Support Market and Group Legal projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide legal training and guidance to business teams where required.

Key Requirements
  • Degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
  • 3–4 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Knowledge of commercial and corporate law. 
  • Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements. 
  • Experience in legal risk assessment and issue resolution. 
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 
  • Fluent English (written and spoken). 
  • Experience working in a multinational environment is an advantage.

What’s in it for you?
  • Private medical healthcare;
  • Home office option so that you can perform at your best (hybrid working model applicable);
  • Team buildings and team events;
  • Christmas/New Year's gifts and vouchers;
  • Continuous development that is supported through global learning opportunities offered by TMF Business Academy;
  • Positive and healthy working environment - TMF Serbia is Great Place to Work certified. The Great Place to Work® model is the world’s most researched, accepted and sustainable definition of a great workplaces from an employee’s point of view.
  • By joining us, you will be part of a truly diverse, global business and benefit from the many advantages that brings. You’ll experience cross-border collaboration, stimulating client work and exciting challenges.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!