Legal Counsel (real estate / production)

Office-based during probation, hybrid work format after probationary period.
Fulltime
Kyiv (Ukraine)

Smarter  is  a  management  company  responsible  for  defining  the  overall  strategy  of  investment activities  and  ensuring  optimal  management  and  development  strategies  for  each  business  unit within  the  group.  The  company's  primary  areas  of  business  interests  encompass  investment activities, information technologies, and trading. 

We are seeking Legal counsel with experience in the manufacturing sector to join our team. The successful candidate should have a specific skill set that adds value to the team, a commitment to professional development, and a willingness to work with professionals in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will:

Legal support for the company's contractual work:

  • Drafting, analyzing, and approving contracts and draft agreements, including foreign trade agreements.
  • Providing legal assessment of terms and conditions, identifying and analyzing economic and legal risks during the conclusion and execution of contracts, and taking measures to eliminate them. This includes amendments, additions, extensions, and termination of contracts, verification of the powers of counterparties/authorized persons to conclude contracts, and communication with counterparties and related company departments.
  • Improving existing templates and developing new templates for commercial contracts, including foreign trade contracts.

Legal support for corporate issues of the company:

  • Supporting corporate procedures during the establishment, reorganization, and liquidation of legal entities, as well as providing legal support for relevant tax control measures.
  • Developing and timely amending the company's statutory documents and other corporate documents, and registering necessary changes in the Unified State Register.
  • Preparing decisions for governing bodies within their competence, such as written resolutions of the General Meeting of Shareholders, and advising on corporate law issues.

Legal support for land issues:

  • Providing legal analysis and drafting agreements (lease, easement, sale, and purchase) and registration of rights.
  • Supporting the registration of rights to real estate objects, obtaining the necessary permits for construction, putting them into operation, and registering property rights.

Legal support on commissioning, registration of facilities, certification, licensing, and obtaining production permits.

Legal support for other functions of the company in all areas:

  • Drafting pro-forma documents, including legal support and advice on labor law, military records, logistics, banking, insurance, and currency control.
  • Interacting with supervisory and regulatory authorities, including drafting inquiries and responding to inquiries.

What we expect:

  • At least 5 years of experience as a legal adviser / lawyer (other relevant position) at a manufacturing enterprise
  • Experience in obtaining permits, including licenses
  • Knowledge of civil, commercial, corporate, administrative, land and tax legislation

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary level
  • Medical insurance from the first day. We also cover dental and massage services
  • 24 vacation days and 30 days of paid sick leaves
  • Psychological support program
  • Modern office in the innovative Unit City space, fully equipped with technology and resources to ensure uninterrupted work during blackouts.
  • Smartick - corporate kids club
  • Reimbursement for sport and education activities

Join the Smarter team, where your talents and aspirations will be recognized! We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and support at every step of your career path. Start your journey to success with us—apply today and take the first step towards your bright future!

Smarter is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for considering Smarter as your next career move.