We are currently accepting applications for following positions:
Lawyer and Junior Assosiate in the field of Litigation
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Analysis of cases in Ukrainian and Russian Law; Development of jurisdiction strategy of the case; Preparation of the necessary procedural documents; Representation of clients in court; Support enforcement proceedings;
Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required:
Superior academic credentials; Advocacy Certificate is a plus; Relevent experience in Dispute Resolutions (not less than 3 years); Fluent spoken and written legal and business English and Russian; Proficient computer skills, especially in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Strong time management and organisational skills; Strong drive and initiative; Team-player; Confidence to interact at all levels; Results-driven personality; Resilience and tenacity - ability to ramain effective and focused under pressure;
Conditions:
Communication and relations with corporate clients on the global level worldwide career development; Young and dynamic business environment; Professional growth with TOP -10 Ukrainian law firm; Stable base salary and sales commision; Office in the city centre;
Business Development Manager
Responsibilities:
Develop new business opportunities to achieve profit targets for the company through the identification and attraction of new markets and customers; Provide a complete range of services to new and existing clients; Manage relations and explore BD opportunities with foreign law firms; Manage the companys membership in specialised communities (ACC, UBA, IFA, ILN and others); Prepare and follow up commercial proposals; Develop and supervise production of BD materials; Supervise national/international legal rankings prepared by PR Department; Direct research into new business opportunities through all available sources; Prepare and conduct presentations and negotiations with existing and prospective clients to achieve growth objectives; Develop and implement the firms BD and new business strategy; Establish and coordinate new offices opening including implementation of common marketing policy; Close cooperation with PR department; Manage activity plan of the firm; Organize and conduct conferences, seminars, round tables and trainings; Participate and prepare speeches and presentations for local and international events; Prepare regular reports and analyses of new business achievements, opportunities and targets; Monitor the competitors business activity; Implement Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required:
Master degree in Management/Marketing is an advantage; 3+ years work experience in sales, BD, marketing; Good command of English, experience with native English-speaking environment is an absolute must (TOEFLS, CAE, or similar certificate is an advantage); Good business sense and strong analytical skills; Understanding the market and competitors' products; Good communications skills, both written and verbal; To be self-motivated but able to work as part of a team; Good organizational and time-management skills; Good negotiation skills and persuasiveness; Confidence in presenting to large groups of people; Initiative and enterprise; Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information; A smart appearance and professional manner; Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
We offer:
Communication and relations with corporate clients on the global level worldwide; Career development, young and dynamic business environment; Professional growth with TOP-10 Ukrainian law firm; Continuous professional development in a law firm recognised and endorsed by leading international ratings and directories; Stable base salary and sales commision; Office in the city centre.
Associate Lawyers and Junior Associates in the field of international arbitration
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Providing advice on miscellaneous arbitration issues; Representing clients in international arbitration courts (MKAS at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Ukraine, MKAS at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Russia, ICC, SCC, LCIA, GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, etc.); Drafting legal opinions, procedural correspondence, written submissions, statements of case for oral hearings, etc. Advising on complex multi-party and/or multi-jurisdictional disputes; Advising on and structuring international transactions; Drafting contracts for various international transactions ; Working with high value international clients to bring disputes to a swift and cost effective solution.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required: Superior academic credentials; LL.M degree in a foreign university is a plus; Relevant experience as an associate in an international/local law firm (for Associate Lawyers) or internship in an international/local law firm (for Junior Associates); Fluent spoken and written legal and business English and Russian; Experience in arbitration (dispute resolution) moot tournaments is a plus; Proficient computer skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong time management and organisational skills; Strong drive and initiative; Resilience and tenacity - ability to remain effective and focused under pressure; Results-driven personality; Confidence to interact at all levels; Team-player.
Junior Associate/Associate/Senior Associate in Corporate, Antitrust and M&A Department
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Preparing due diligence and vendor due diligence reports; Assisting in pre-acquisition restructuring, tax planning and risk mitigation; Advising on regulatory and licensing matters; Providing advice on obtaining necessary regulatory approvals (competition merger clearances, National Bank of Ukraine approvals, etc); Assisting in cross-border and in-country transactions support; Drafting transactional documents (sale-purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, escrow agreements, etc); Providing advice on closing, financing, post acquisition and integration support; Provision of advice in relation to the issues connected with intellectual property rights.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required: Superior academic credentials; Outstanding results in a Ukrainian law degree, preferably combined with additional education abroad; Relevant experience (1-2 years) as an associate in an international/local law firm is a must; Excellent spoken and written English (including legal drafting) and Russian is a must (fluency in other foreign languages is welcome); Proficient computer skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; Strong time management and organisational skills; Strong drive and initiative; Resilience and tenacity - ability to remain effective and focused under pressure; Results-driven personality; Confidence to interact at all levels; Team-player.
Internship
AstapovLawyers is constantly seeking outstanding and truly internationally-minded individuals with a deep knowledge of different branches of law and interested in challenging legal, economic and financial matters on a global scale. We are pursuing the objective of recruiting, training and retaining the best professionals, to this effect we have launched a special Post Graduate Programme.
If you have graduated from a reputable Ukrainian and/or foreign university and you are seeking opportunity to develop a successful career and thus realize your potential working side by side with the best representatives of your profession, AstapovLawyers will be glad to greet you as our team member.
If you are interested in any of above vacancies, please, send your CV and Cover Letter to our HR Department.
