Legal Counsel

Office

Location

Ukraine Lviv

Necessary skills and qualifications

Excellent spoken and written English language skills

Higher education, a degree in Law

At least 2 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in any industry-specific law area: IT, logistics, banks, eCommerce

Experience in handling various legal drafts (contracts, agreements, policies, minutes of meeting, etc.)

Good knowledge of corporate, commercial, labour, and tax laws of Ukraine and corporate and tax laws of the United Kingdom (USA and Germany will be a plus)

Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets or Microsoft Office and legal research tools

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Will be a plus

Excellent spoken and written German language skills

Сertified Attorney-at-Law of Ukraine

Key responsibilities and duties

Provide legal advice and support on a range of issues, including corporate law, labour law, tax law, commercial law, and civil law of appropriate jurisdiction

Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, minutes of meeting, and other legal instruments

Conduct legal research and analysis to support legal advice and decision-making

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as identify and manage legal risks

Manage legal documentation and maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records

Monitor, maintain legal knowledge database up-to-date, and inform the team in a timely manner on appropriate changes

Assist with the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective management of legal risks and compliance obligations

Assist with opening bank and payment system accounts, and handling compliance and KYC requests from financial institutions

Assist with other projects/ tasks assigned by the manager when needed