In-House Corporate Lawyer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kyiv, Україна
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Higher degree in Law
- Ideally 7–8+ years of relevant experience working as a lawyer
- Written and spoken English B2 or higher is essential for this role
- Experience working in an international environment or international company is considered a strong asset
- Strong drafting, analytical, and legal writing skills
- Experience in Administrative, Commercial, Contract, Labor, and Tax Law
- Experience working with multiple jurisdictions (USA and Canada experience is an asset but not mandatory)
- Excellent issue-spotting, legal research, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
- Commercial mindset and dynamic professional attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks, remain flexible, and maintain high accuracy
- Ability to think creatively and solve complex legal challenges
- Ability to operate successfully in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment
- Responsible and trustworthy with confidential information
Full description
Location: Ukraine, Remote
Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)
Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced In-House Corporate Lawyer for a long-term independent contractor basis.
This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple international business operations and legal matters, based on company needs.
You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.
Role Summary:
The In-House Corporate Lawyer, acting as an independent contractor, plays a key role in supporting the legal operations of Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, specializing in the engineering and construction management of hyperscale and AI data centers across North America.
In this role, you will support the company’s international legal activities with a primary focus on the United States and Canada, while also assisting operations in Ukraine and Estonia. You will work closely with executive leadership and internal departments to ensure legal compliance, support international business structuring, maintain corporate records and filings, draft and review contracts, and develop legal documentation and internal policies.
The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment. You will collaborate with Accounting, HR, management, and operational teams to support legal matters related to corporate governance, contracts, labor law, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
To succeed in this position, the ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, strong drafting abilities, sound legal judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex legal tasks across multiple jurisdictions.
What We Offer
- Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company
- Engaging work on unique, cutting-edge data center projects
- Comprehensive training and a professional international team
- Supportive dynamic environment
- Competitive compensation tied to USD
- Ability to collaborate remotely
- Flexible work schedule