Legal Counsel, International Operations

About the Position

We are seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in international commercial law to provide legal support for the company’s international operations in Ukraine and EU countries. The primary focus of the role is the legal structuring of international operations and IT equipment supply chains, support of contractual relationships with European data centers and business partners, structuring of intercompany arrangements, as well as management of tax and regulatory risks with a focus on business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and legally structure models for implementing international projects, including the launch of infrastructure sites in EU countries, cross-border payment arrangements, procurement, import, and deployment of equipment.
• Cooperate with external legal and tax advisers: define practical assignments, review and critically assess legal memoranda and opinions, and adapt proposed solutions to the company’s actual business processes.
• Provide legal support for international contracts related to the procurement of server and network equipment, including Incoterms 2020, transfer of title, allocation of risks, warranties, and liability of the parties.
• Provide contractual support for cooperation with international logistics providers and customs brokers in connection with the import, export, and transit of assets within EU countries.
• Structure and review agreements with international data centers, including equipment colocation, related services, and SLA terms.
• Draft, review, and update intercompany agreements between group companies, including arrangements between Cyprus and Ukraine, taking into account transfer pricing principles and the actual service delivery model.
• Provide basic corporate legal support to the group’s non-resident companies, participate in compliance procedures, including KYC, and ensure the completeness of supporting documentation for foreign economic transactions for IFRS audit purposes.
• Assess the legal, tax, and regulatory implications of cross-border transactions and contribute to developing solutions aimed at mitigating the associated risks.

Candidate Requirements

• University degree in Law. Specialization in international, commercial, corporate, or financial law will be an advantage.
• 4–5+ years of professional experience in international commercial and contract law, foreign economic activity, international tax structuring, or experience with a leading law firm.
• Hands-on experience with English-language equipment supply contracts, service agreements, and Incoterms 2020.
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of international taxation, including the concept of permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and the basics of indirect taxation.
• Experience working with external advisers, including preparing assignments and scopes of work, reviewing legal and tax memoranda, and assessing the practical applicability of proposed solutions.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, telecommunications, or commercial data center operations will be a significant advantage.
• English proficiency sufficient to independently draft and negotiate complex contracts, conduct negotiations, and handle professional business correspondence.

Personal Qualities

• Strategic and business-oriented mindset: the ability to understand the commercial objective of a transaction and propose legal solutions that enable the business to achieve it.
• A structured approach and the ability to work with complex cross-border projects involving legal, tax, operational, and financial matters.
• Strong attention to detail when working with contracts, primary financial documentation, and commercial documents.
• Ability to assess risks and strike a practical balance between legal protection and business needs.

We Offer

• Official employment in accordance with the Labour Code of Ukraine.
• An officially declared salary.
• Working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• A hybrid working arrangement, with the possibility of working remotely one day per week subject to approval by the manager.
• Medical insurance upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Corporate mobile communication services.
• Access to corporate taxi services for business purposes.
• A modern office equipped with everything required for comfortable and productive work.
• A professional and friendly team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• A well-developed corporate culture and activities that support a healthy work-life balance, including:
  • Sweet Fridays;
  • sports activities;
  • an English Speaking Club with a native speaker;
  • other corporate initiatives.

Safety and Business Continuity

• A bomb shelter located directly in the building and equipped with fully functional workstations.
• Uninterrupted electricity supply and communications in the office, available 24/7.

Contact Information

+380-44-200-93-39

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