Elizavet Elias Duarte-Balev
Chief Legal Advisor
Sofia,22
Summary
Legal professional with experience in providing comprehensive legal support within institutional and organizational environments. Skilled in legal analysis, regulatory compliance and strategic legal planning, with a proactive, reliable and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chief Legal Advisor
National Special Intelligence Devices Control Bureau (NSIDCB)
09.2023 - Current
- Providing comprehensive legal support to the chairperson, members, and secretary general in exercising their powers under the Special Intelligence Means Act (SIMA) and the institution's internal regulations.
- Representing the NSIDCB before courts, administrative bodies, and other competent institutions; drafting statements of claim, appeals, objections, and written defenses in judicial and administrative proceedings.
- Developing and coordinating draft internal acts, mandatory guidelines, and opinions; preparing official correspondence and legal positions to external institutions.
- Preparing legal analyses on the application of the SIMA, the Penal Procedure Code, the Penal Code, and international standards;
- Systematizing information within the competence of the National Bureau, summarizing the practice of the European Court of Human Rights on the use of special intelligence means.
- Participating in the preparation of the annual report to the National Assembly, as well as in interdepartmental working groups and commissions.
Chief Legal Advisor
Bulgarian Posts EAD
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Providing comprehensive legal support for procedures under the Public Procurement Act (PPA) - from the planning stage to the conclusion of the contract.
- Coordination and legal review of documentation for the initiation and conduct of procedures; drafting and reviewing decisions, announcements, evaluation methodologies, contracts, and accompanying documents.
- Analysis and verification of tenders and accompanying documents submitted by participants.
- Participation as a member of committees for the conduct of procedures, including low-value public procurement; preparation of protocols and reasoned proposals for ranking.
- Monitoring and control of the compliance of the documents prepared in the department with the requirements of the Public Procurement Act, as well as Bulgarian and applicable European legislation.
- Preparation of legal statements and consultations in connection with the application of the Public Procurement Act and related normative acts.
Legal Advisor
Zlatanov & Partners Law Firm
10.2011 - 09.2017
- Providing legal advice and preparing reasoned statements on particular legal cases in the field of banking, commercial, and civil law.
- Conducting and participating in negotiations, preparing, structuring, and legally securing contracts and agreements.
- Providing legal representation before courts and enforcement officers in connection with unfulfilled obligations under bank loan agreements, utility services, and other obligations.
- Specialization in the field of enforcement proceedings – initiation and conduct of enforcement proceedings, procedural protection of creditors, analysis of collateral and enforcement of claims.
- The law firm offers expertise in banking, commercial, and civil law, with a focus on protecting the interests of financial institutions and corporate clients.
Education
Master - Law
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Sofia, Bulgaria10-2011
Secondary School - Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, English Language
PPMG "Acad. Ivan Tsenov"
Vratsa05-2006
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Extensive experience in managing electronic documents, electronic document exchange and digital correspondence
- Proficient in the use of online administrative platforms, legal information systems and electronic document management environments
Certification
Holder of a Top Secret security clearance issued in accordance with the Bulgarian Classified Information Protection Act.
Timeline
Chief Legal Advisor
National Special Intelligence Devices Control Bureau (NSIDCB)
09.2023 - Current
Chief Legal Advisor
Bulgarian Posts EAD
04.2018 - 04.2023
Legal Advisor
Zlatanov & Partners Law Firm
10.2011 - 09.2017
Secondary School - Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, English Language
PPMG "Acad. Ivan Tsenov"
Master - Law
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"