About the Position

BRDO is looking for a Legal Project Manager for judicial reform to coordinate the legal direction of a complex reform project in the digitalization of justice and the court system.

Responsibilities

Coordination of the legal and regulatory (re-engineering) direction of the project in the digitalization of justice.
Planning, coordination, and control of the execution of tasks in the legal stream.
Formation and maintenance of the work plan, timeline, deliverables tracker, risk register, and implementation statuses.
Coordination of the work of legal experts, analysts, consultants, and other involved specialists.
Organization of the analysis of legislation, court procedures, institutional processes, and practical problems in the field of electronic justice.
Coordination and participation in the preparation of analytical documents, policy papers, concepts, proposals for normative-legal acts, comparative tables, presentations, and reports.
Organization of interaction with government agencies, representatives of the judicial system, professional communities, experts, and project partners.
Preparation and support of working groups, consultations, expert discussions, status meetings, and follow-up.
Identification of legal, procedural, and institutional risks that may affect the implementation of digital solutions in the court system.
Support for the head of the direction in making management decisions, preparing positions, statuses, and explanations for partners.

Requirements

Higher legal education.
3+ years of experience in the field of law, judicial reform, justice, public policy, or public sector reforms.
Deep understanding of the functioning of the court system in Ukraine.
Understanding of the logic of court processes, preferably in several areas: civil, commercial, administrative, and criminal proceedings.
Understanding of the roles and interactions of key participants in the judicial process: judges, court staff, lawyers, prosecutors, parties to the process, and other participants.
Understanding of current issues in electronic litigation, electronic document management, electronic communication with the court, and digital services in the field of justice.
Experience in analyzing normative-legal acts and preparing proposals for their improvement.
Experience in coordinating experts, lawyers, analysts, or interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage several parallel workflows, record decisions, monitor execution, and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ukrainian – fluently.
English – at least B2 level.

Nice to Have

In-depth practical experience in judicial reform projects, court governance, or modernization of the justice system.
Experience working with judicial authorities, judicial governance bodies, government agencies, or international technical assistance projects.
Practical experience in representation, procedural support, or working with real court cases in civil, commercial, administrative, or criminal proceedings.
Experience in independently preparing draft laws, sub-legal acts, analytical notes, concepts, or policy papers from task setting to final approval.
Understanding of digital transformation in the public sector.
Understanding of issues of electronic evidence, electronic signature, electronic identification, data protection, and electronic document management.
Experience working with international donors, implementers, or technical assistance projects.
Experience in facilitating working groups, expert consultations, or inter-institutional interaction.

We Offer

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive team.

About the Company

BRDO is a leading organization in the field of public policy, legal reform, and digital transformation. We work on projects aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of public institutions, promoting the rule of law, and enhancing the quality of public services.

Apply now and join our team in driving meaningful change in the judicial system of Ukraine!

Legal Project Manager (судова реформа)

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements