Legal Specialist

The IDLO Ukraine Country Office, situated within the Department of Programmes, maintains the central management and coordinating function for the delivery of the IDLO programmes in Ukraine.  Under the supervision of the IDLO Ukraine Country Manager, the Legal Specialist will support the Programmes in Ukraine by providing legal support expertise across a broad spectrum.

The main duties of this role are:

• Carry out desk research concerning various legal subjects
• Draft legal instruments such as bylaws, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Conduct comparative legal analysis, including analysing and contextualizing relevant international best practices
• Contribute to producing new and assessing existing draft laws from the perspective of their feasibility and impact on the reform objectives
• Cultivate working relationship with relevant representatives of beneficiaries and partners, including civil society organizations
• Assist with designing, facilitating, and carrying out reform exercises such as open and merit-based competitions and vetting procedures
• Attend and report on meetings and conferences arranged by Ukrainian state authorities, international organizations, and CSOs on topics relevant to the project implementation.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job requirements:

• University degree in law 
• At least five years of experience in the field of judicial and/or anti-corruption reforms / initiatives
• Strong understanding of the relevant legislation 
• Experience in legal drafting
• Advanced communication skills 
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Advanced research skills 
• English and Ukrainian proficiency

For this locally recruited contract IDLO shall offer the selected candidate a Special Service Contract through March 6, 2025 with the possibility of extension subject to performance and continued funding availability. IDLO shall offer a monthly stipend of USD 2,500 plus medical insurance, and leave entitlements. This vacancy is open to local nationals or permanent residents of the duty station.

Applications will be screened on regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.

IDLO is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.