Competition for the position of lawyer

About the Position

East Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of lawyer. The role is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a starting date in November 2023. The position is full-time and operates in a hybrid format (online/offline).

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to EEF activities.
• Drafting contracts, agreements, memoranda, and other relevant documents, conducting legal analysis of such documents.
• Providing written and oral legal consultations, recommendations, legal opinions, including on the execution of projects within the EGAP Program, on organizational and other legal issues of EEF’s ongoing activities.
• Participation in negotiations with EEF’s counterparties.
• Representation of EEF’s interests in organizations, institutions, endeavors on matters requiring legal support and settlement.
• Providing legal expertise regarding the current legislation of Ukraine and/or draft regulations and their potential impact.
• Preparation of analytical materials on risk assessment based on adopting regulatory changes and their potential impact.
• Providing legal support for the protection of EEF’s rights and interests.
• Participation in the processing of appeals from individuals and corporations, and providing legal counsel in drafting responses to such appeals.
• Analysis of the judicial practice in the field of contract law in order to develop appropriate proposals to eliminate perceived flaws and improve EEF’s performance.
• Work with state and foreign registers and databases.
• Submitting application requests for public domain information.
• Correspondence with EEF’s counterparties.
• Participation in working groups, meetings and seminars, other public events.
• Preparation and arrangement of informational and analytical materials for events, reports, and presentations.
• Execution of other tasks related to the legal sphere for the execution of EEF’s initiatives.

Requirements

• Higher legal education, bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree in law).
• At least 3 years of respective experience in legal consulting.
• Confident PC and MS Office user.
• Mandatory fluency in the Ukrainian language, preferably English.
• Exceptional self-organization, independence, focus on the results, and willingness to learn.
• Efficient communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team, be diligent and wise in performing the tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changes and successfully set and adjust priorities if needed.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

About the Company

East Europe Foundation is dedicated to promoting democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law in Eastern Europe. We strive to create a more just and equitable society through our programs and initiatives.

To participate in the competition for this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] by November 1, 2023 indicating the vacancy title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.