An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel within the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) – a flagman educational and research institution, the well-established and unchallenged leader in economics in Ukraine.

This role is for a person sharing our vision to build the intellectual foundation for a strong and innovative economy of Ukraine.

 

Work at KSE is:

• Daily challenges you like
• An opportunity to improve your skills and learn something new
• Employee discount
• Paid sick leave and vacation days
• Environment of smart and successful people who motivate to development
• Friendly and democratic working environment

 

The candidate is expected to:

• Actively participate in influencing company direction, growth, strategic planning and development as a member of the Management Team
• Specialize in employment and labour laws, grants management, educational area of law
• Monitor developments in the legal field and provide updates to colleagues and management
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts related to everyday operations such as with vendors and suppliers as well as clients and donors
• Review and negotiate contracts that allow the KSE to function such as employment agreements or grant agreements with donors
• Advise the KSE on every legal matter such as legal risks, compliance with Ukrainian and international regulations and corporate governance
• Provide general legal advice about educational practices, payment procedures etc.
• Provide substantial legal advice, support and opinions to various grant and educational activities

 

As our ideal candidate, you will have the following:

• 1+ years of legal experience
• Experience in licensing and accreditation of higher education institutions (will be an advantage)
• Work experience in higher education institutions and knowledge of education legislation (will be an advantage)
• Knowledge of standards of organizational and administrative documentation
• Good command of Ukrainian and English – speaking, writing and listening
• MA in law
• Free use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of ethical principles and rules of business communication
• Ability to systematize and analyze a large amount of information
• Ability to work and solve several problems simultaneously; determine the priority of tasks

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your motivation letter and CV indicating the salary expectations to [email protected].

Mark your email subject line: Legal Counsel / Accreditation Specialist.

We’ll contact you if there’s a fit with our opportunity.