Associate, Intellectual Property

We are pleased to announce a new career opportunity for an Associate to join our Intellectual Property & Technologies service line in our Kyiv office. This role focuses on a wide range of IP matters such as copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, personal data protection, and confidentiality.

Our team provides a comprehensive support on intellectual property matters, focusing primarily on copyright, trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. Most client tasks involve consulting on Ukrainian legislation related to copyright and trademarks. Additionally, we work on validating intellectual property objects, drafting and managing contracts regulating the transfer and licensing of rights.

We also advise on trademark and patent registrations, renewals, amendments, as well as the sale and assignment of these rights. A special focus is on personal data protection, trade secrets, confidential information, and cybersecurity. We develop tailored policies and documents for personal data processing in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Our practice boasts deep expertise across various industries, including media, advertising, gambling, energy, IT, defence, and pharmaceuticals. We collaborate with leading Ukrainian and international companies, helping them protect and manage their intellectual property assets effectively.

Key responsibilities

Intellectual property:

• Advise clients on copyright, trademarks, patents, and industrial design matters.
• Analyze validity of IP rights, licenses, and permissions for use.
• Support registration, renewal, and amendments of trademark and patent records.
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts related to IP rights transfer (software developer agreements, employment contracts, IP licensing/sales contracts).
• Manage oppositions, assignments, and sales of intellectual property rights.

Personal data protection:

• Advise on personal data protection, trade secrets, and confidentiality.
• Develop policies, notices, and consents for personal data processing.
• Draft and edit data protection documents from scratch or based on client materials.

Administrative and client communication:

• Prepare documents for trademark and patent registrations.
• Liaise with registration authorities and clients, coordinate tasks and status updates.
• Process client inquiries, prepare legal opinions, and support coordination of team work.
• Collaborate closely with partners and team members.

Legal research and analysis:

• Conduct legal research and gather information on IP matters.
• Handle complex assignments requiring in-depth expertise.

Candidate requirements

• Law degree (higher education);
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in intellectual property law;
• Practical experience in copyright law;
• Understanding of trademark, patent, and industrial design registration processes;
• Strong contract drafting, editing, and negotiation skills;
• High level of autonomy, responsibility, and ability to manage multiple projects;
• Excellent communication skills and client management experience;
• Knowledge of personal data protection regulations is a plus;
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

What we offer

At Kinstellar, we prioritise 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, SEE & 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.

Working conditions

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• Modern office in Kyiv city center with easy access to public transport (hybrid mode);
• Supportive, dynamic, and professional work environment;
• Work within a leading international law firm with exposure to diverse cross-border matters.

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 Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) 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 CEE, SEE & CA 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?

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications.

1. Send your CV to

2. Complete an HR interview.

3. Complete a professional interview.

4. Receive your job offer.

We look forward to hearing from you

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