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Kinstellar is a leading international law firm operating in emerging markets across Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Central Asia. Our Kyiv office is recognized for its exceptional work in Corporate law, M&A, banking and finance, real estate, and dispute resolution. We combine global standards with deep local expertise — and we’re excited to welcome the next generation of legal talent to our team.Kinstellar’s Corporate and M&A practice in Ukraine advises international and domestic clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and private equity transactions across a wide range of sectors, including technology, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, manufacturing, and defence.Role SummaryWe are seeking a talented and motivated Associate to join our Corporate and M&A practice. The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Team members and clients on complex domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and private equity deals.This role is ideal for a lawyer with strong analytical skills, a keen interest in transactional work, and experience or interest in contract management, legal due diligence, and corporate governance matters.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and manage a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts, including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, etc.Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, M&A, and regulatory matters (including competition, sanctions, and foreign ownership issues).Assist in preparation and review of legal opinions, memoranda, and risk assessments.Support full-cycle M&A transactions, including:Due diligence of target companies (corporate, regulatory, contractual review)Preparation of transaction documentationPost-closing corporate actions and integration supportAdvise on day-to-day corporate matters (corporate governance, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance).Prepare presentations, project summaries, and client deliverables under senior supervision.Liaise with counterparties, clients, and local authorities as required.Collaborate closely with cross-practice teams (banking, tax, antitrust, dispute resolution) for complex mandates.Candidate ProfileUkrainian-qualified lawyer (Master's degree in Law).2+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate/M&A, preferably at an international or top-tier local law firm.Strong knowledge of Ukrainian corporate, commercial, and contract law.Experience with legal research and legal drafting in English and Ukrainian.Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Proactive, collaborative, and eager to develop a specialization in M&A and transactional advisory.What We Offer:At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.Learning & Development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE & CA law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.Social Impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.Why Kinstellar?At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Emerging Europe, Central Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.Equal Opportunities:Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in Emerging Europe and Central Asia on the region’s most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply Now!