Senior Lawyer

The Recovery and Reform Support Team (RST) at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine (Ministry) is a group of Ukrainian professionals (non-civil servants) funded on a temporary basis through the Ukraine Recovery and Reform Architecture (URA) programme that provides targeted technical support and assist the Ministry of Economy in the design and implementation of priority reforms. The RST will assist in filling the capacity gaps in the design and implementation of priority reform strategies and programs, while strengthening links and partnerships between the Ministry of Economy priorities and relevant donor support.  

Main Duties and responsibilities 

The Senior Lawyer is expected to assist with the following:

• сomprehensive legal analysis of draft legislation related to the Ministry’s strategic initiatives, including close collaboration with members of the Verkhovna Rada;
• in-depth review and evaluation of current legislative frameworks governing state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to identify gaps and inconsistencies;
• development and advocacy of proposals for amendments to existing legislation, accompanied by the drafting and legal substantiation of normative legal acts;
• preparation of analytical reports assessing the effectiveness and alignment of current legislation with reform objectives;
• drafting and promotion of normative legal acts designed to enhance the regulatory economic environment;
• timely preparation of comprehensive progress reports and detailed status updates on the implementation of key reform initiatives.

The Senior Lawyer will be expected to provide the following deliverables:

• legal Analysis Reports: Comprehensive legal analyses of draft legislation related to the Ministry’s strategic initiatives, highlighting key findings and recommendations;
• legislative Gap Assessments: Detailed reviews of current legislative frameworks governing state-owned enterprises (SOEs), identifying gaps and inconsistencies;
• legislative Amendment Proposals: Well-substantiated proposals for amendments to existing legislation, including accompanying legal drafts of normative legal acts;
• analytical Reports: In-depth reports evaluating the effectiveness and alignment of current legislation with reform and policy objectives;
• draft Normative Legal Acts: Completed drafts of normative legal acts aimed at enhancing the regulatory and economic environment, ready for advocacy and adoption;
• progress Reports: Regular, comprehensive updates on the status of reform implementation, including key achievements, challenges, and next steps.

Qualifications and skills:

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advance level of PC literacy (PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word).
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 7 years of general professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lawyer and/or legal adviser in law firms, government or international organizations.

Other competencies:

• Profound understanding of the mandates, operational processes, and institutional mechanisms of government entities, particularly within the context of Ukraine.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ukraine’s reform agenda, including its strategic priorities and implementation challenges.
• Extensive experience navigating the regulatory environment and institutional frameworks in Ukraine, with a proven ability to address complex legal and policy issues.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory drafting processes, including the development, advocacy, and promotion of normative legal acts.
• Demonstrated expertise in the preparation and advancement of regulatory and legislative initiatives, ensuring alignment with national and international standards.
• Legal practice experience is highly advantageous, particularly in areas related to public administration, regulatory compliance, and institutional reforms.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multiple stakeholders, leveraging diverse expertise to achieve complex reform objectives.

Submissions must be prepared in English only and be delivered electronically by 09.02.2025, 23:59 (Kyiv time) to All submissions must include a completed Application form, NDA Form the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae, contact details of three referees who, if contacted, can attest to the professional and/or educational background of the candidate. Detailed description of the vacancy can be found via the link: https://surl.li/oamsbg 

Only applications which have been submitted using the correct template and are fully completed, will be considered.

Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible to apply; civil servants are not eligible to apply unless 6 months have elapsed since they left such employment.