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Save Ukraine is one of the largest charitable foundations in Ukraine, recognized by Forbes Ukraine. It is the country’s leading humanitarian organization focused on supporting families in need.

Founded in 2014, the organization works to protect children and families affected by the war. Our efforts are aimed at helping the most vulnerable Ukrainians — including orphans, children with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and survivors of violence.

We evacuate families from active combat zones and temporarily occupied territories. Save Ukraine is the only humanitarian organization that regularly carries out rescue missions to bring back children who have been forcibly deported to russia.

We are currently looking for a Leagal Officer who will be responsible for managing the foundation’s media relations.

Responsibilities:

• Organization and coordination of the Legal Department’s work, distribution of tasks among lawyers, and oversight of legal processes implementation.
• Drafting, reviewing, approving, and supporting contracts, memorandums, grant agreements, partnership arrangements, internal policies, and organizational regulations.
• Ensuring the Foundation’s activities comply with the current legislation of Ukraine, international humanitarian standards, and donor requirements.
• Monitoring changes in legislation, draft laws, and regulatory acts related to the activities of charitable organizations, social services, child protection, population evacuation, and international humanitarian law.
• Providing legal консультації and guidance to the Foundation’s management, department heads, and staff members.
• Representing the Foundation’s interests before government authorities, courts, international organizations, during negotiations, and official meetings.
• Providing legal support for cooperation with government institutions, child protection services, local self-government authorities, international partners, and donors.
• Supervising the maintenance of the Foundation’s legal documentation and ensuring proper document management procedures.
• Participating in the development of internal procedures, safety policies, child safeguarding mechanisms, and ethical standards of the organization.
• Supporting registration, licensing, amendments to statutory documents, and other legally significant processes of the Foundation.
• Monitoring compliance with personal data protection requirements, confidentiality standards, and secure documentation storage procedures.
• Coordinating cooperation with external legal advisors and international consultants when required.
• Participating in the development of the organization’s legal strategy and ensuring the legal security of all areas of the Foundation’s activities.

Requirements:

• Higher legal education (Master's degree in Law or equivalent).
• Experience working with charitable organizations, NGOs, international organizations, or humanitarian projects will be considered a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, grant agreements, memorandums, and partnership documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian legislation, including regulations related to charitable activities, labor law, child protection, social services, and data protection.
• Experience interacting with government authorities, local self-government bodies, international partners, and donors.
• Experience representing organizational interests during negotiations and official communications.
• Understanding of international humanitarian standards and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Experience in developing internal policies, procedures, and legal compliance mechanisms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple legal processes simultaneously.

We offer:

• A position in a dynamic and creative team that changes lives and helps rebuild Ukraine’s future
• A hybrid work format and competitive salary
• The opportunity to shape the international image of the foundation and attract resources for an important humanitarian mission
• Collaboration with empathetic colleagues and inspiring leaders who support you in meeting meaningful challenges