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Junior Associate or Associate, Tax – Ukraine

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Associate or Associate to join our Tax team in our Kyiv office. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals and provide top-quality advice and consultation to our premium clients.

We provide sophisticated tax advice complementing our corporate, M&A and commercial support. Evolving tax systems across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) require expert and timely advice to maximise the bottom-line results of your business and investment decisions. As the only regional law firm with a dedicated tax practice, our experts have earned a reputation for innovative problem solving at the highest level.

Our tax practice works across the full spectrum of commercial sectors covering tax planning and structuring; international taxation; structured finance and capital markets; tax litigation; transfer pricing; VAT and other indirect taxes; domestic and cross-border M&A, finance, and real estate transactions; employment remuneration schemes.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough legal research, identifying business risks, and providing effective solutions;
• Providing expert advice and consultation on tax legal matters;
• Preparing and drafting various legal documents as required;
• Crafting contracts, legal statements, and other documents across a range of clients and topics;
• Collaborating effectively as a team member, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and providing regular updates to senior team members;
• Fulfilling other tasks as assigned by the company management.

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.

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? Apply Now! 

How to apply: 

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

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