Legal Consultant

Description

KPMG* is an international network of independent firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. You can learn more about KPMG in Ukraine at the following link. KPMG in Ukraine is listed among the top 50 employers according to Forbes (2023 - 2024). We are also among the top 5 employers for young professionals in the audit and consulting sector according to a survey of students conducted by the branding agency UGEN in 2023 - 2025. In March 2025, KPMG in Ukraine joined the ranks of leading companies that were the first to sign the Veterans-Friendly Business Principles.

What makes joining our team a great choice? Here’s what we offer:

• practices that matter for people who care;
• access to internal and external training that promotes the development of professional skills;
• health insurance (expanded insurance option for veterans);
• psychological support service (20 sessions prepaid by KPMG in Ukraine, expanded for veterans, mobilized and for those, who are waiting their close relatives);
• 5 additional paid days for health care;
• 29 calendar days of vacation;
• Well-being webinars;
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid format: remotely and in a comfortable office in the city center;
• Official salary with tax deductions.

Requirements

What you'll contribute?

·        1+ year of experience at a legal consultant/associate position, but willing to consider candidates without experience

·        Good knowledge of Labor and Corporate law

·        Fluent spoken and written English and Ukrainian

·        University (institute) degree in law or master's student

·        Studies (e.g., LLM) in a recognized foreign university/college is a plus, not a must

·        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

You are going to deal with:

·        Prepare legal advice, memoranda, draft contracts, 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

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!