Junior lawyer, Corporate law

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KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

KPMG has a strong team of highly-qualified lawyers with extensive experience in supporting foreign and domestic investors during their investment projects in Ukraine. We advise our clients on various complex corporate and restructuring, currency control and banking & finance issues.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out research on various legal matters, analysis of court practice
• Prepare legal advice, memoranda, draft contracts/transaction documents, engage in DD legal assignments, etc.
• Under counsel’s / senior consultant’s supervision draft proposals and responses to clients’ requests
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls
• Cooperate with junior staff, share experience and feedback
• Report to a counsel on the progress with client engagements
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Requirements:

• Last-year student of the renowned Ukrainian university
• Good knowledge of Corporate, Civil, Investment, Commercial law
• Working experience in a leading law firm and/or a Big 4 firm is a plus, not a must
• Knowledge on Banking & Finance Law, currency control regulation is a plus
• Fluent Ukrainian, confident spoken and written English
• Studies (e.g., LLM) in a recognized foreign university/college is a plus, not a must
• Responsible, goal-oriented, ambitious and ready to work hard
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, stress resistant
• Team player
• Demonstrating drive and resilience
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Friendly, confident, attentive to details

What we offer:

• Dynamic international environment, with a great team of dedicated professionals and innovation leaders within one of the most world-known names in Legal market
• Challenging assignments and transparent path of career and professional growth
• Fair compensation and social package
• International assignment opportunities.

KPMG in Ukraine seeks to create a work environment that provides everyone with opportunities to develop and build their careers. We are committed to the principle of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We respect a diversity of opinions and experiences because we are convinced that people with differing perspectives can generate more creative ideas, find better solutions, and develop more innovative products by working together.

We welcome you to apply to join our diverse team at KPMG in Ukraine, express your individuality, and realise your potential!