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Legal Counsel - Platform

Job Overview

Location

Kyiv

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Other

Date Posted

June 21, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Provide legal support for Skelar AS’s corporate structure in Ukraine, including oversight of the SKELAR Foundation charitable projects.
  • • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for business operations and infrastructure needs, primarily involving foreign jurisdictions.
  • • Conduct KYC (Know Your Customer) due diligence on counterparties across business units.
  • • Participate in improving and automating internal legal processes, particularly in contract management and KYC workflows.
  • • Deliver training sessions to enhance legal awareness and compliance culture across internal teams.
  • • Collaborate with business, finance, audit, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure legal alignment with operational processes.
  • • Advise on legal risks, regulatory changes, and emerging issues impacting company operations.
  • • Develop and scale dedicated contract and KYC frameworks for individual business units within the Skelar ecosystem.
  • • Build automated systems to streamline legal workflows and reduce manual intervention in high-volume processes.
  • • Act as a strategic legal partner to founders and business teams, translating legal requirements into business-enabling solutions.
  • • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ukrainian corporate law, international contract law, and regulatory developments affecting consumer-facing businesses in EdTech, Mental Health, Petcare, and FashionTech.
  • • Ensure all legal activities comply with local and international standards while supporting rapid business scaling.
  • • Work cross-functionally to embed legal risk management into product development, fundraising, and partnership initiatives.
  • • Represent the legal function in internal governance and compliance committees.
  • • Support the growth of Skelar’s legal department by identifying gaps, proposing scalable solutions, and mentoring junior staff as the team expands.
  • • Maintain accurate legal documentation and records across all active business entities and charitable initiatives.
  • • Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders.
  • • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities across multiple concurrent business ventures within the Skelar platform.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 4+ years of experience in business legal support, including corporate structuring and contract management
  • • Excellent skills in drafting, analyzing, and reviewing contracts, particularly with international jurisdictions
  • • Upper-Intermediate English or higher proficiency for contract work and communication
  • • High level of autonomy, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • • Practical orientation with focus on business-aligned legal solutions
  • • Understanding of business processes and ability to identify systemic legal risks

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Access to SKELAR Platform — an operational core supporting 10+ functions including Legal, Finance, HR, IT, and Talent Acquisition
  • • Exclusive educational programs including management schools, AI intensives, and professional clubs
  • • Network with experienced founders and top-tier specialists across Skelar’s ecosystem
  • • Contribution to social impact through SKELAR Foundation, including Europe’s first accelerator for veterans
  • • On-site amenities: gym, climbing wall, green zones, libraries, breakfasts, and lunches
  • • Partial compensation for fitness activities in Kyiv or Warsaw
  • • Medical insurance coverage
  • • Paid business travel when required by role
  • • Corporate discounts from partner organizations

Skills & Technologies

Onsite

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About Skelar AS

Skelar provides cloud-based ERP and MES software for manufacturing companies, focusing on production planning, inventory control, quality management, and shop-floor data capture. The platform integrates with machines, sensors, accounting, and e-commerce systems to give real-time visibility into orders, materials, capacity, and costs. Targeting small to mid-sized factories in Europe, Skelar offers low-code customization, mobile apps, and open APIs. Founded in 2018 in Oslo, the company serves discrete manufacturers seeking to digitize operations without large consulting projects.

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