Description
Start your legal career at a global law firm where complex, high-profile work meets real responsibility from day one.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee to join our Dispute Resolution team in Kyiv. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international arbitration, litigation, and regulatory matters while working alongside leading practitioners across multiple jurisdictions.
About the Role
As part of our team, you will be involved in a wide range of dispute resolution matters, including:
- Supporting international and domestic arbitration proceedings
- Assisting with commercial, civil, and administrative litigation
- Contributing to cases involving compliance, sanctions, and white-collar crime
- Conducting legal research and drafting procedural documents
- Participating in client meetings, hearings, and case strategy discussions
You will work on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes across industries such as energy, infrastructure, finance, pharmaceuticals, and retail, collaborating closely with colleagues across our international network.
Why Join Us
- Global exposure – Work within one of the largest international law firms, collaborating with teams across Europe and beyond
- High-quality work – Be part of high-profile, cutting-edge disputes from early case strategy to enforcement
- Early responsibility – Gain meaningful client exposure and hands-on experience from the start
- Structured development – Access comprehensive training programmes and continuous learning opportunities
- Supportive environment – Learn from experienced lawyers in a collaborative and ambitious team
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A final-year law student or recent graduate from a recognised Ukrainian university
- Genuinely interested in dispute resolution and litigation
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
- Equipped with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- An excellent communicator in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken)
- Highly organised, with strong time management and attention to detail
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team, even under pressure
Your Career Starts Here
This role offers an exceptional foundation for a long-term legal career. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of dispute resolution,from drafting dispute clauses and pre-dispute advisory work to litigation, arbitration, and enforcement of judgments and awards.
If you are ready to develop your skills in a fast-paced, international environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step in your legal career with us.
What’s in it for you?
As a future-facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high-quality, interesting, and engaging work alongside a competitive package.