Mid-Level Associate, Law
Tax
Requisition # UKR0005O
Post Date Mar 17, 2021
Mid-Level Associate, Law
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking for a Mid-Level Associate in our Legal team to help our clients in law projects at different industry sectors. Actively establish internal and external relationships. Anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues. You will also keep informed of professional standards and firm policies and procedures and effectively apply this knowledge to different client situations.
In return, you can expect leading class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.
As a Mid-Level Associate, you will:
- Research and advise on various legal matters (primarily in the area of civil, corporate and commercial law)
- Conduct legal due diligence
- Participate in legal support of M&A transactions and restructuring of business groups
- Support various public sector reform and private sector participation projects
- Supervise the work of junior colleagues and review their deliverables
Skills and attributes for success
- University degree in law
- Knowledge (both theoretical and practical) of civil, corporate and commercial law, experience in contract drafting
- Specialization in corporate law, banking and finance, antitrust, real estate, IP/IT is a plus
- Strong business and legal writing skills
- Ability to work in a team and to coordinate work of junior colleagues
To qualify for the role, you must have
- At least 3 years of experience with an international or leading Ukrainian law firm, or a Big 4 company, or at least 4 years of experience with an in-house legal dept. of an international or leading Ukrainian company with a focus on areas relevant for this offering
- Experience in legal due diligence, M&A, private sector participation (privatizations, public-private partnerships) and/or public sector (including drafting of legislative changes) projects is a plus
- Fluent spoken and written English, Ukrainian and Russian
- Project and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation, proactivity and commitment to results
What we offer
- Personalized career development: As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover the tools, culture and opportunities to help personalize your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are.
- Flexibility and mobility. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working and mobility options because when you’re at your best, we’re at ours.
- Benefits. At EY you will find a competitive salary, a wide social package, wellness initiatives, etc.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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