Legal Assistant (вакансія неактивна)

A group of companies based in Ukraine and Europe is looking for an Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer.

Main Requirements

• Legal Knowledge
• Knowledge of document management rules
• English proficiency: at least Upper-intermediate (B2) level
• High proficiency in modern digital tools (Google tools, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint / Miro). Ability to independently learn new digital tools, such as digital document management systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the contractual and document bases of the companies’ business activities
• Monitoring and administering the companies’ operational activities within the legal framework (drafting contracts, supplementary agreements, appendices, etc., providing legal advice)
• Drafting official letters in English as per the CLO’s description
• Negotiating contract terms
• Searching for and analyzing contractors for the provision of legal and related services, if necessary
• Searching for and analyzing legal information in various international jurisdictions, preparing reports based on the findings
• Translating documents (English; Czech and Dutch — with the use of a dictionary)
• Making amendments to statutory documents
• Supporting labor relations
• Communicating with directors, accountants, and contractors on legal matters
• Interacting with notaries, regulatory bodies, housing and communal services, administrative service centers, patent attorneys, and representatives of counterparties
• Supporting claims activities
• Supporting ongoing legal cases
• Maintaining legal discipline within the companies

Experience and Education

• Experience as a junior lawyer or assistant to a lawyer/attorney/notary for at least 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Economics

Other Information About the Position

• Full time, remote
• Location: Ukraine

Soft Skills

• Responsibility (including attention to detail in documents and any verbal legal information)
• Critical thinking
• Ability to effectively manage time
• Ability to clearly and convincingly present arguments, both in writing and during verbal communication