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.