Overview of the role

Our client – an international consulting firm – is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for its Legal Department. The position, based in Kiev, requires reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contractual arrangements and advising on related legal risks. The chosen candidate will be responsible for handling the preparation, review, drafting and negotiation of client-related and other contracts.

Our client’s Legal Department is a dynamic, global group of professionals who work independently on many matters, and form teams to tackle special projects. The Legal Department has 4 geographic hubs in the Americas, Asia, Europe and EEMA (EMEA). The Contract Manager working from Kiev will join the European team that consists of over 50 legal professionals. The position requires deep involvement in communication with other colleagues and handling of the responsibilities listed below. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate various forms of contract such as waiver letters, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, study-specific consulting agreements, master consulting agreements, outside consultant agreements and review and assistance of teams in RFPs responses.
• Provide consultants with appropriate forms of agreement and legal advice on a variety of engagement-related legal issues and internal firm policies, including indemnification agreements, confidentiality agreements, private equity agreements, waiver letters and benchmarking agreements.  
• Create, update and distribute standard-form contracts and related documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, track contracts and help monitor and track the volume of contract flow.
• Advise consultants and other firm members about internal policies and compliance procedures.
• Cooperate with Risk, Finance and specialized members of Legal Department on a day-to-day basis.
• May join one or more teams covering special legal areas like employment, litigation, competition law, intellectual property, private equity, corporate etc.

Requirements:

• Law degree and experience in an international law firm and/or in a legal department of an international company.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English is a must-have (the required level: C2). You will be working in both languages in an international environment. Fluency in additional Central European languages would be an asset.
• Experience in public sector issues. A significant advantage would be a working knowledge of public procurement laws in Ukraine and their practical implications.
• Excellent writing and negotiating skills are a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication skills, esp. with non-lawyers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well to deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to a handle high volume of work, recognize priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to function on an independent basis, with moderate supervision, and awareness of when to refer issues to more senior lawyers or specialist lawyers within the department.
• Computer skills extremely valuable (including MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to be a team player.

What we offer:

• Great opportunity for professional development.
• Work in a leading-edge international business environment.
• Competitive and attractive remuneration and package of additional benefits.
• Stable employment on an employment contract directly from our client.