Junior Associate, Corporate and M&A

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Associate to join the Corporate and M&A service line in our Kyiv office.

The successful candidate will support senior team members in advising clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and general corporate matters.

This role is ideal for a junior lawyer or recent graduate with excellent analytical and communication skills, a keen interest in transactional and corporate work, and a desire to develop expertise in M&A, corporate law, and contract management.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial contracts under supervision;
• Conducting legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters;
• Supporting legal due diligence processes and preparing related summaries and reports;
• Helping prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and presentations;
• Providing support in M&A transactions, including drafting transaction documents and post-closing actions;
• Assisting in day-to-day corporate work, including corporate governance and compliance;
• Communicating with clients, authorities, and internal teams under senior supervision.

Key skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in law (final year of studies or recent graduate);
• Up to 1–2 years of experience (including internships) in corporate or commercial law, preferably at an international or leading Ukrainian law firm;
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian corporate and contract law; familiarity with M&A basics is an advantage;
• Excellent legal writing and research skills in Ukrainian and English;
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment;
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

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

To apply

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Kateryna Kryvozub at . We will be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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