Associate (Tax & Customs Litigation)

We invite you to join the Arzinger team for the Associate position in Tax & Customs Litigation Practice. 

Responsibilities:

• advising clients on tax and customs issues arising at the Ukrainian and international levels;
• research on various Ukrainian law legal matters;
• drafting necessary documents (memoranda, legal opinions, agreements, position papers, claims, motions, appeals, etc.);
• interacting with state authorities, participation in court hearings as requested;
• PR activity (publications, comments, conferences etc.);
• monitoring legislative changes and court practice;
• general legal support for projects of the practice.

Requirements:

• degree in Law or International Law from a top tier University;
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or as an in-house lawyer (preferably in the agricultural sector);
• attorney's license is a must;
• knowledge and understanding of Ukrainian tax, customs, commercial law;
• excellent knowledge of Ukrainian criminal & administrative procedure codes;
• upper-intermediate English is obligatory;
• previous experience with agricultural sector will be a strong advantage;
• proficient drafting of analytical, procedural and commercial documents;
• high level of presentation, time management, prioritization;
• ability to work with extensive information volumes in short terms under high pressure;
• strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills.

We offer:

• great opportunity to join ambitious team of the market leader in legal services;
• official employment and competitive salary;
• medical insurance (after the probationary period);
• participation in events and social projects of the company.

We encourage the employment of veterans of the Ukrainian-Russian war. If your skills and experience resonate with this position, we will be happy to invite you for an interview. Also, as part of the veteran reintegration support program, we provide remote\flexible work schedule and medical insurance.