Vacancies

Responsibilities:

• contribute, as part of a team, to solving a broad range of legal issues and assisting clients in the execution of transactions (including banking, corporate and M&A)
• participate in drafting and reviewing various types of legal documents (corporate documents, internal company rules and regulations, contracts, transaction documents, etc.)
• analyze and provide recommendations on a range of legal issues raised by clients  
• support the team and conduct research and due diligence processes
• handle client matters and projects under the supervision of senior colleagues

Requirements:

• university degree in Law or last-year student at undergraduate level. LLM or other master-level education is an advantage. The firm has flexible work hours that can be combined with studies if you are currently enrolled in higher education
• еxcellent theoretical knowledge of civil, commercial and corporate law  knowledge of contractual, banking, and international private law is an advantage
• fluency in English, along with Ukrainian and Russian
• experience within Corporate and M&A and/or Banking & Finance in a recognized Ukrainian or International law firm will be a distinct advantage
• excellent written communication and legal research skills
• excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
• responsible, result-oriented, literate, with an interest to learn and a high work capacity

We offer:

• a great opportunity for professional growth and personal development in Ukraine’s number 1 firm
• a competitive salary & compensation package
• a modern, dynamic and friendly working environment

Asters is looking for a highly skilled Associate, Tax Practice.

This role is focused on tax advisory. In this role, you will participate in and manage multiple engagements on various domestic and international tax issues, independently and as a part of team.

Key requirements:

Starter-kit needed to join Asters tax team:

• university degree in law;
• at least 3 years of experience in tax law (in a law firm, accounting firm, or in-house tax department);
• extensive expertise in domestic and international tax;
• advanced professional English.

Extra skills that are welcomed but not required:

• tax litigation experience;
• knowledge in accounting.

We offer:

• competitive salary and social package; 
• perfect office location in the heart of Kyiv; 
• opportunity for personal and professional growth in a friendly team of professionals.

The largest Ukrainian law firm with global reach ASTERS is open to talents!

If you are an ambitious person, ready to take on the challenge of dealing with the most complex and diverse TMT matters, we encourage you to apply for the position of Associate, Telecommunications, Media & Technology Practice.

We are looking for a professional who knows what to say about  Privacy by Design and InfoSec, is eager to get into the core of the issue while is able to explain sophisticated legal matters in simple words.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing sophisticated patterns and legal concepts
• Working effectively with the team to address the clients' and firm's needs
• Displaying flawless attention to details, diligence and initiative while meeting the deadlines

Key requirements:

• University degree
• Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian
• Not less than 3 years of successful work experience in TMT
• Practical apply of international practice  in Technology and Data Protection
• Analytical and system thinking

If you feel passion to grow professionally with our Telecommunications, Media and Technology Practice, you are welcome to apply!

We at Asters are looking for an Associate to join our International Arbitration and Cross-Border Litigation Practice.

Our International Arbitration lawyers operate at the forefront of this practice area, advising clients on various significant International Arbitration related projects in Ukraine.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• comparative analysis of legislation and the court practice of Ukraine and other states
• drafting of letters, reports, requests, memoranda, statements, etc
• preparation and submission of procedural documents
• monitoring of the Client’s court cases
• meetings with the Client to discuss strategies on the management of cases, circumstances of the cases and consultations, etc
• negotiations with opponents, public agencies, external specialists, etc
• analysis of the documents provided by the Client
• representation of the Client in courts, institutions, organizations, enterprises of all types of ownership, subordination and organizational and legal forms

Requirements:

• Ukrainian qualified with superior academic credentials
• LL.M degree is a plus
• three to five years of relevant experience as an associate in a law firm or as an in-house lawyer
• native Ukrainian speaker with fluent spoken and written English and Russian

We offer:

• access to complex, market leading matters
• great opportunity for professional growth and personal development
• competitive salary and compensation package
• modern, dynamic and friendly environment