Legal advisor, EMEA, with a strong focus on supporting Ukraine IRC297864

Description

About GlobalLogic and the EMEA Legal Team

The team provides legal support for our offices in 11 countries of the region: Croatia, Germany, Israel, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and Ukraine.

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

Education: Required degree in Ukrainian law. An additional law degree in an EU country is welcome.

Experience:

Required: At least 5-7 years of total professional legal experience in Ukraine. Must possess law firm experience.

Preferred: Experience as an in-house lawyer, preferably within a multinational corporation; working for IT or technology companies; working with a geographically dispersed team.

Expertise:

Ukrainian legal generalist expertise is required.

Experience working with various types of contracts, including experience with leases.

Knowledge of finance related topics & experience in working with regulatory authorities & regulatory requests.

Corporate matters expertise.

Experience with employment matters and Diia City legislation, is welcome.

Experience with EU legal matters will be an advantage.

Languages: Full professional proficiency (spoken and written) in Ukrainian and English. The EMEA Legal Team operates almost exclusively in English. Fluency in other European languages is a plus, preferably Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Romanian, German or Swedish is welcome.

Location: Based in Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, or Romania.

Competencies:

Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in both Ukrainian and English, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Solution-oriented thinking: Proactively seeks to improve processes and create leverage through templates, scaled solutions, and self-service tools.

Work ethic: Responsible, conscientious, dedicated to quality and reliability in all work tasks. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in dynamic conditions.

Attention to detail: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Prioritization: Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

Teamwork: A proactive team player, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team.

Job responsibilities

The Role

The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to the legal function in the whole region, providing comprehensive legal advice and support across a variety of regional legal matters, with a particular emphasis on our Ukrainian operations.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with both the EMEA and global legal teams, as well as with various business stakeholders around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

General legal advisory: Providing timely and high-quality legal support to other internal departments, reviewing complex legal queries, and offering clear, actionable legal recommendations.

Legal drafting: Drafting and revising commercial contracts (such as complex lease agreements), and other legal documents;

Corporate: Preparation of shareholder resolutions, maintenance of corporate documentation, drafting and administration of powers of attorney, and implementation of corporate actions in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Compliance & risk management: Ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations. Tracking changes in relevant legislation.

Documentation & policy development: Drafting, reviewing, and developing internal policies, procedures, and other legal documents to support business operations and maintain compliance.

Knowledge management: Contributing to the development of legal resources, templates, and self-service tools to improve efficiency and enable the business to handle routine matters independently.

Global collaboration: Supporting colleagues within the EMEA and global legal teams as required, fostering a collaborative, worldwide legal function.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.