Legal Counsel to global agri-trading group

Job Summary:

• We are looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join the legal team, primarily focusing on legal support for the company’s oilseed processing plant and port grain elevator located in the Odesa region. This role will also provide legal assistance to the corporate legal team supporting agri-trading operations.
• The position requires a strong background in land law, regulatory and permitting matters, contract law, and pre-litigation work, with a hands-on approach to legal risk management in an industrial setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full legal support for the operational activities of the oil extraction facility and port
• grain elevator in Odesa region.
• Advise on matters related to land use, leases, ownership, and compliance with Ukrainian
• land law.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory permits and approvals, including
• environmental, construction, and operational documentation.
• Support the business during inspections and audits by regulatory authorities, including
• preparation of responses and communication with government bodies.
• Handle pre-litigation and claims-related work with contractors, service providers, and
• authorities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including construction, supply, services,
• maintenance, and logistics.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and proactively assess legal risks.
• Provide legal input to the trading legal team as needed, including support on contracts and 3 rd parties check matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, compliance, commercial, finance, security) to ensure business alignment.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Law (Ukrainian university).
• 5-10 years of legal experience, ideally in industrial production, agriculture, port infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong expertise in corporate and land law, regulatory and permitting procedures, pre-litigation and claims handling, contract drafting and negotiation, inspections and interaction with government bodies
• Previous experience supporting industrial sites, plants, or elevators is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).

Company offers:

• Official employment, competitive salary, social benefits in accordance with current legislation
• Really good team
• Rental support for candidates relocating from other regions
• Social benefits in accordance with current legislation
• Medical insurance