Legal Counsel

Office

Remote + Office

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Location

Ukraine Lviv

Necessary skills and qualifications

Higher education, a degree in Law

At least 4 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in any industry-specific law area: IT, logistics, banking, eCommerce

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

Good knowledge of corporate, commercial, labour, military and tax laws of Ukraine

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

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Scrupulous attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good stress tolerance, adaptability to handle a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Upper-intermediate level of English proficiency

Will be a plus

Solid knowledge of сorporate and tax laws of the United Kingdom, USA and Germany

Good spoken and written German language skills

Expertise in Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Сertified Attorney-at-Law of Ukraine

Key responsibilities and duties

Draft, review, and maintain corporate documents, including protocols, and agreements related to intercompany relationships.

Provide legal support in structuring relationships between affiliated entities in UA, UK, US, DE jurisdictions.

Manage all legal aspects related to Diia City residency, including compliance with relevant regulations, labour law, tax law, and civil law.

Support issues related to military law compliance and critical entity status.

Assist with opening bank and payment system accounts. Handle compliance and KYC requests, in particular from financial institutions, Amazon Seller Accounts, etc.

Provide legal advice and support on a range of issues of appropriate jurisdiction (UA, UK, US, DE), ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as identify and manage legal risks.

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

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

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

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