Junior Legal Counsel

Requirements:

• Law degree from reputable Ukrainian university;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English, Russian and Ukrainian;
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher is a must (including legal drafting);
• 2 + years of professional experience in IT, FinTech, Corporate, Compliance and Contract law;
• Experience in AML/KYC, e-commerce, data protection, and compliance regulations;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Hard-working, well-organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under pressure.

We offer:

• Being a part of an international team focused on excellence in product development;
• High-level compensation and regular performance-based salary and career development reviews;
• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work whether in a big comfortable office located in a city centre or remote;
• Opportunities for professional development and personal growth;
• Flexible vacation and sick leave policy;
• Medical insurance;
• Support from colleagues and automatization of time-consuming processes;
• Compensation for courses, conferences, workshops, etc.;
• Summer corporate retreat and regular team-buildings;
• Sports activities;
• Referral program;
• Free corporate English lessons;

* and if you’re also a cat lover, it’s 100% match.

Key responsibilities:

• Review, analysis, and preparation of contracts with partners, contractors, and counterparties;
• Analysis of legislation of various jurisdictions covering data protection, AML, licensing matters etc.;
• Drafting website documentation (policies, terms, and conditions etc.) and bringing existing documents into compliance with applicable legislation;
• Legal paperwork (questionnaires, applications, complaints, forms, letters, powers of attorney, internal policies and regulations);
• Dealing with KYC matters related to PSP/bank accounts opening, companies registration, clients onboarding etc.;
• Conducting legal research on various legal matters;
• Day-to-day legal support of company’s business activity under the supervision of Head of Legal.