Middle Legal Counsel Job at SKELAR (Kyiv)

Middle Legal Counsel

SKELAR

Location:
Ukraine; Poland , Kyiv ▼
Lviv
Warsaw

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

SKELAR is a venture builder that builds international product IT companies, where we have recreated the venture capital world. Together with our co-founders, we gather strong teams to kick off and run tech businesses and win at global markets. Currently, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on product and marketing compliance, data protection, IP, and adherence to regulatory requirements in Tier-1 geographies (such as the USA, EU, UK, etc.). Our Legal team handles complex cases and provides top-level legal support. Thanks to us, our founders can build successful businesses more easily and quickly without worrying about legal issues.

Job Responsibility:

Identifying potential legal risks in the areas of consumer protection, data protection, and IP in the jurisdictions of our operations (with a focus on the USA and the EU)
Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Building legal processes to manage risks in the various areas of business operations (data protection, marketing, payment, consumer rights, etc.)
Providing support for businesses during investigations by regulatory authorities
Participation in the dispute resolution process
Raising stakeholders’ awareness about developments in the regulatory framework
Partnering with businesses in enhancing compliance
Proactive management of relationships with stakeholders
Building own team

Requirements:

2+ years of experience in law firms / Big 4 / local or international top-tier companies
A degree in law from a Ukrainian or foreign university
Fluent Ukrainian and English
Initiative and willingness to work on a wide variety of legal matters and to think creatively to solve complex legal issues
Action-oriented, well-organised, self-starter
Skillful translator of complex legal issues into plain business solutions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to have:

Expertise in consumer protection laws in the USA and EU (FTC Act, ROSCA, CAN-SPAM Act, OMNIBUS Directive, etc.)
Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations/frameworks
Expertise advising companies through the life cycle of business operations, including on commercial, compliance, and intellectual property matters

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Significant impact on a rapidly growing business and contribution to how it shapes up
Ample career opportunities for ambitious growth and development
Working alongside professionals from top local and international companies (Big Law, Big 4, McKinsey, Horizon, Bolt, Didi, etc.) who have launched more than one business and can share practical experience, insights and ideas
Flat organizational structure without hierarchical barriers
A possibility to attend internal, external courses, seminars and access to a corporate library
Comfortable working environment. We provide all necessary work equipment for your role and serve complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the Kyiv office
20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance and a variety of sports activities available for employees inside and outside the office

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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