Senior Legal Counsel (M&A / Corp. / Finanace)

We are seeking candidates for the position of Senior Legal Counsel (M&A/ Corp. / Finance) for our client - one of the largest international players in the renewable energy sector in Ukraine. The company specializes in the development, construction, and operation of solar and wind power plants.

Location: Kyiv, hybrid format (3 days in the office, up to 2 days remote)

Reporting to: Head of Legal & Compliance

What the Company offers

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing international business operating in the renewable energy sector
• Participation in high-profile cross-border projects, including M&A and international financing transactions
• Exposure to sophisticated English law-governed agreements and international corporate structures
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment with international standards and transparent communication culture
• Professional growth opportunities within an ambitious and sustainable business
• Hybrid working format and modern office environment in Kyiv

Key Responsibilities

• Support potential M&A transactions, including acquisition and disposal of assets, partnerships, transaction structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and closings
• Provide legal support for financing projects involving international and local financial institutions, including IFIs and DFIs (finance structuring, finance documentation, security arrangements)
• Handle corporate matters for group companies in Ukraine and the UK, including corporate governance, resolutions, approvals, register updates, and group restructuring matters
• Support finance-related legal matters, including guarantees, loans, banking agreements, bonds, deposits, security arrangements, intra-group financing, and dividends
• Support foreign economic activity and cross-border operations, including contracts involving foreign counterparties and UK group companies
• Advise on HR-related legal matters, including employment issues, internal policies, hiring and termination processes
• Provide legal support for back-office operations, including procurement, service agreements, and corporate events

Qualification criteria

• Native Ukrainian speaker with English level B2+ and strong legal drafting and negotiation skills
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience at a TOP-20 law firm (preferably corporate or finance practice) or in-house at a medium-to-large international company
• Full higher legal education; LL.M. degree from a foreign university and/or studies focused on English contract law will be an advantage
• Strong expertise in commercial, contract, and corporate law
• Experience with foreign economic activity and cross-border transactions
• Experience working with English law-governed contracts
• Proven experience supporting complex transactions, including those involving foreign elements
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and conducting legal due diligence
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating external legal advisors and internal stakeholders
• Business-oriented mindset with strong understanding of commercial risks and practical legal solutions
• Proactive, detail-oriented, structured, and analytical approach to work
• Excellent written communication and contract negotiation skills
• Collaborative and respectful team player with a transparent and open communication style.