International Lawyer (Contracts & M&A)

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We are looking for a talented and proactive International Lawyer (Contracts & M&A) to join our team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of professional experience in international contract law and corporate/M&A matters within IT, software, technology, or other fast-scaling digital businesses;

• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating international commercial agreements under English and EU laws;

• Practical exposure to cross-border M&A and investment transactions (including share and asset deals, joint ventures, and group restructurings), with experience in drafting and reviewing SPAs, SHAs, Investment Agreements, and related corporate documentation;

• Experience in conducting legal due diligence and preparing structured risk reports;

• Solid understanding of corporate governance and shareholder arrangements;

• Ability to combine legal precision with commercial reasoning;

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and switch between operational contract work and transactional projects;

• High level of responsibility, structured thinking, and attention to detail;

• Proactive, business-oriented mindset and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Law degree from a reputable Ukrainian or international university, international LL.M degree is a plus;

• Advanced English (written and spoken), ability to independently draft and negotiate in English;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial agreements (IT, services, outsourcing, marketing, partnership, licensing, etc.);

• Providing legal analysis and structured opinions on cross-border matters;

• Supporting corporate structuring and governance matters;

• Participation in international M&A and investment projects (buy-side and sell-side);

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation (SPA, SHA, Investment Agreements, etc.);

• Managing and coordinating legal due diligence processes and interaction with external advisors;

• Identifying legal and transactional risks and proposing mitigation strategies;

• Supporting negotiations with investors, partners, and counterparties;

• Providing ongoing day-to-day legal support for international business operations.

BENEFITS:

• Participation in complex cross-border transactions and strategic projects;

• Opportunity to combine operational legal work with real M&A exposure;

• Professional growth within international corporate and transactional practice;

• Dynamic, professional, and business-driven working environment.

• Competitive compensation system.