Internship Opportunity: Banking, Finance & Capital Markets – Ukraine
We are looking for Interns to join the Banking, Finance & Capital Markets service line in our Kyiv office.
About the service line
Our Banking, Finance & Capital Markets service line provides comprehensive legal support on financing, investment, and regulatory matters. We advise leading Ukrainian and international clients on complex transactions, combining a deep understanding of local law with international best practices.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Financing & lending transactions — drafting and negotiating various credit agreements, asset financing and structuring, asset transfers under different legal arrangements;
- Secured transactions — mortgages, pledges over bank accounts, and other security arrangements;
- Regulatory advice — currency control, payment regulations, compliance with contractual payment provisions;
- Financial institutions & payment companies — establishment, registration, licensing;
- M&A in the financial sector — acquisitions and sales of banks, financial institutions, and payment companies;
- Capital markets — IPOs, bond issuances, and related transactions;
- Energy sector financing — agreements, regulatory compliance, and market analysis.
Our clients include top-tier Ukrainian and international corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, banks, finance agencies, export credit agencies, and telecom companies.
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Compensation: |
Paid internship with official employment |
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Duration: |
3 months, flexible schedule to balance studies and work (hybrid or remote options available) |
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Outcome: |
Personalized mentor feedback, gained practical experience |
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Potential: |
Full-time offer for top performers |
Requirements:
- Student of 4-6 grade or fresh graduate (preferably with a specialisation in financial or banking law);
- Strong interest in banking, finance, and corporate law;
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of civil, commercial, and financial law of Ukraine;
- English at B2 level or higher (ability to read and analyse legal texts and draft legal documents in English is an advantage);
- Ability to handle large volumes of information, conduct legal research, and perform analysis;
- High attention to detail, responsibility, and ability to meet deadlines;
- Strong analytical thinking and clear written/oral communication skills;
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Will be an advantage:
- Internship experience at law firms, banks, or financial institutions;
- Basic knowledge of international financial transactions and capital markets;
- Participation in moot court competitions, academic conferences, or publications in finance or corporate law.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research under Ukrainian and international law;
- Prepare short analytical notes and summaries;
- Verify references to legislation and quotations in documents;
- Assist in drafting basic legal documents (letters, requests, standard contracts);
- Translate documents and legal texts to/from English;
- Update internal templates and databases;
- Prepare client presentations and information materials;
- Monitor banking and financial law updates;
- Provide administrative support (scanning, organising files);
- Participate in internal meetings and trainings.
What you gain:
- Real legal work experience — work on live matters and handle actual client-related tasks;
- Mentorship from experienced lawyers with international backgrounds;
- Structured learning — legal writing, time management, and soft skills workshops;
- Supportive work culture — collaborative environment where interns are valued team members;
- Flexibility — hybrid or remote options depending on team arrangements;
- Fun & engagement — social events, workshops, language clubs, and more;
- Real Career orientation — ability to support also other service lines, and to define your career focus while trying yourself in different legal areas and fields.
How to apply track:
Send us your CV -> 2. Have an HR interview -> 3. Have a professional interview -> 4. Get your job offer.
Apply now:
At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to 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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