Legal Counsel, Kyiv

Job Description:

Preparation and/or approval of various types of contracts.
Assisting in the preparation of information (legislation, thematic explanations, and consultations) for providing legal opinions and consultations.
Preparing responses to inquiries, including those from regulatory authorities.
Drafting instructions, regulations, and orders.
Representing the company’s interests in court, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities.
Providing consultations and legal opinions.
Participating in negotiations with potential clients.
Monitoring current legislation.
Monitoring and verifying contractors.
Assisting and fulfilling the assignments of the Head of the Legal Department.

Mandatory Requirements for Candidates:

Higher legal education.
Theoretical and practical knowledge in commercial, contract, corporate, tax law, and intellectual property.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Requirements for Candidates:

Specialization: commercial law.
Experience in the IT sector, including software transactions and foreign economic activity.
Experience representing company interests in court.
Knowledge of English (considered an advantage).
Possession of an attorney's license (considered an advantage).
Knowledge of basic international law and working with foreign jurisdictions.

Professional Competencies:

Effective time management and task distribution skills.
Proficient use of office equipment and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), LigaZakon.
Experience working with various registers (including the Unified State Register of Court Decisions, State Tax Service Registers, and Ministry of Justice Registers).
Business negotiation skills.
Fluent command of the Ukrainian language.
Literacy and accuracy in document drafting.
Ability to express and formulate thoughts clearly.

Personal Qualities:
Punctuality, high organizational skills, the ability to make independent decisions, responsibility, stress resistance, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Working Conditions:

Official employment (based on a labor book).
Working schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, days off: Saturday and Sunday.
Medical insurance after the probation period.
Corporate mobile communication.
Use of corporate taxi for work purposes.
Sweet Fridays, gym access, and other corporate benefits.

Safety Measures:

A bomb shelter in the building with equipped workspaces.
The office is equipped with electricity and communication services 24/7 under all circumstances.

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