Head of Legal (Senior Legal Counsel on track to Head of Legal)
Location: Kyiv (Pechersk), Ukraine — office class A+; hybrid/remote possible in select cases
Employment: Full-time
Domain: Investments, Private Capital (HNW/UHNW), Digital Assets, Banking
Languages: English B2+ (working language)
About the Company
Our client is an international consulting group focused on investments, digital assets, and private capital advisory (HNW/UHNW). The firm handles complex legal matters and non-standard cases at the intersection of classical law, crypto, and banking across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
Due to growth, we’re hiring a strong legal lead — either an experienced Head of Legal or a Senior Legal Counsel ready to step up into that role with mentoring and support.
What You’ll Do
Corporate structuring for clients in Europe, the US, and Canada (and other jurisdictions as needed).
Banking & accounts: support account opening, liaise with banks and regulators, address compliance/KYC requirements.
Client legal strategies: tax-efficient setups, asset protection, legalization of digital/crypto income, cross-border transactions.
Documentation & deals: draft/review international contracts, board/shareholder docs, policies, opinions, and memoranda.
Cross-border coordination: work with international partners, external counsel, vendors, and internal teams.
(If with management experience) lead the legal function: set strategy, build processes, mentor the team, hire and develop talent.
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of legal practice, with part of it in international law, investments, banking and/or crypto/digital assets.
English B2+ (you’ll work with international clients and documentation).
Leadership skills or a strong desire to grow into a people-lead role (we will support your progression).
Hands-on experience with company registrations, international contracts, cross-border deals is a strong advantage.
Bar admission and/or an international LL.M. — nice to have.
Why Join
Flexible entry path: step in as Head of Legal if you’ve led teams, or join as Senior Counsel and grow into the role.
Top-tier clients: entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, startup founders.
International exposure: operate across 5+ jurisdictions, influence complex multi-country projects.
Autonomy & impact: shape legal strategy, make decisions, and build your own team.
Competitive package: strong fixed compensation + project-based bonuses.
Modern environment: class A+ office in Kyiv (Pechersk); hybrid/remote possible case-by-case.
- Department
- Finance / Legal
- Role
- Legal
- Locations
- Ukraine
- Remote status
- Hybrid

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