Junior Legal Counsel

Skelar

  • Киев
  • Постоянная работа
  • Полная занятость
  • 5 д. назад
SKELAR is a venture builder that builds international product IT companies, where we recreated the venture capital world. Together with our co-founders, we gather strong teams to kick off and run tech businesses and win in global markets.We are currently looking for a Junior Legal Counsel (in-house, Kyiv) to join our Legal team, with a focus on supporting a product in the mental health domain. This role involves assisting in product and marketing compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and adherence to regulatory requirements in Tier-1 geographies (such as the USA, EU, and UK).Responsibilities / Your Impact:— Assisting in researching and analyzing regulatory frameworks and case law on consumer protection, data protection, mental health sector regulations, and IP in the jurisdictions of our operations (with a focus on the USA and the EU).
— Helping investigate, assess, and resolve consumer complaints in collaboration with customer support and product teams.
— Reviewing and approving marketing materials (online campaigns, funnels, website landings, promotional content, etc.).
— Monitoring developments in regulatory frameworks and raising stakeholders' awareness.
— Creating educational content and training materials for different teams (product, marketing, customer support, etc.).
— Identifying potential legal risks in close collaboration with the product team and helping develop risk mitigation strategies.
— Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal policies (Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, GDPR-required documents).
— Partnering with the product, marketing, and compliance teams to enhance operational compliance.Required Qualifications and Skills:— 1+ years of experience in law firms, Big 4, or local/international top-tier companies.
— A degree in law from a Ukrainian or foreign university (or currently in the final year of studies).
— Fluent English.
— Initiative and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and to think creatively to solve complex issues.
— Action-oriented, well-organized, self-starter.
— Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear business solutions.
— Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Will Be a Plus:— Knowledge of consumer protection laws in the USA and EU (FTC Act, Negative Option Rule, ROSCA, CAN-SPAM Act, OMNIBUS Directive, etc.).
— Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations/frameworks, especially in the context of sensitive data.
— Interest in or exposure to digital health, wellness, or technology legal matters will be an advantage.
— Participation in moot court competitions.Why SKELARSKELAR is a place for self-realization of talents capable of building successful companies — we call them the next big everything. We believe in their power and scale.We are committed to developing tech businesses, conquering global markets, and working for the victory of UkraineWhat We Offer— A significant role in shaping a rapidly growing business in the mental health tech sector.
— Ample career opportunities for growth and development.
— Work alongside professionals from top local and international companies (Big Law, Big 4, McKinsey, Horizon, Bolt, Didi, etc.) who have launched multiple businesses and can share practical experience and insights.
— Flat organizational structure without hierarchical barriers.
— Access to internal and external courses, seminars, and our corporate library.
— Comfortable working environment with all necessary equipment, complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the Kyiv office.
— 20 days of paid vacation, medical insurance, and a variety of sports activities available inside and outside the office.Besides businesses, we are developing the SKELAR foundation, a charitable initiative — an internal project by employees to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Within the initiative, we create and fund large projects that help bring our victory closer.Let's build the next big everything together!

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