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JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you a talented, proactive and motivated legal professional based in Kyiv? Baker McKenzie is looking for an Associate to join our Antitrust & Competition practice.
At Baker McKenzie, you will work alongside some of the best legal professionals in the industry. Our team is committed to sharing experience, fostering your professional growth, and helping you succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.
You are a perfect candidate if you are passionate about Antitrust & Competition Law and eager to build a long-time career at a leading international law firm. We value ambition, curiosity and a drive to grow professionally.
Your key responsibilities:
- Advising Ukrainian and foreign clients on the application and enforcement of Ukrainian competition law
- Drafting legal documentation, including merger and concerted actions filings, legal memos of advice, guidelines, policies, and client alerts, etc.
- Assisting in antitrust investigations and infringement cases initiated by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine
- Conducting legal research and monitoring legislative developments
- Participating in business and professional networking activities
What we are looking for:
- A genuine passion for antitrust law and desire to grow in this field
- Prior experience in Antitrust & Competition law at a law firm or as in-house counsel(mergers, concerted practices, interaction with antitrust authorities, investigations, advisory work, etc.)
- Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
- A pro-active, collaborative attitude towards work and colleagues
- Open-mindedness, integrity, and a humane-centered approach
- Bachelor's or master's degree in law from a Ukrainian university; an LL.M degree from a foreign institution is a plus, but not required
- Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian
We offer:
- Career development in a top-tier International law firm, including access to global training programs and practice group meetings in our foreign offices
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Flexible hybrid work model (office/remote)
- Participation in professional associations, conferences, seminars and trainings
- A downtown office with a rooftop terrace and shelter
- Wellness programs (yoga) & activities
Apply now and join a team that values quality, collaboration and your unique potential! Please send your CVs in English to KyivOffice.Applications@bakermckenzie.com