Skylum

Legal Counsel

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About the role

Skylum empowers millions of photographers to create incredible images. Our award-winning photo editing software combines AI-powered automation with full creative control. We make editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible for everyone.

You’ll join an environment where growth, learning, and creativity are encouraged. Flexible schedules, trust-based workflows, and a supportive team give you everything you need to focus on your best work.

Proudly Ukrainian, Skylum stands with Ukraine through action, regularly supporting organizations that help accelerate our victory.

Key responsibilities: 

Drafting and revising commercial contracts, policies, and other legal documents

Protecting and registering intellectual property rights

Ensuring legal compliance across various areas, including data protection, marketing, payments, and consumer rights

Providing legal support, research, and consultation on day-to-day operations

Analyzing and mitigating potential legal risks

Working with financial institutions, including account opening, KYC, and compliance procedures

Liaising with law firms and service providers across different jurisdictions

Assisting with potential legal disputes

Required experience: 

Master's degree / LLM from a reputable university

5+ years of experience in international or top-tier law firms, or in legal roles at IT companies

Fluent English

Experience working across international jurisdictions

Strong background in contract law and intellectual property rights

Knowledge of corporate and tax structuring is a plus

Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset, with willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters and think creatively to solve complex issues

Ability to multitask, with a keen eye for detail

Cross-cultural experience is a plus

Positive attitude and a high aptitude for learning new things

What we offer
For personal growth:

A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;

An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;

English, German and Polish classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll call friends quickly;

The choice of working remotely or in our office space located on Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

For health:

Medical insurance;

Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;

For leisure:

Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;

Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.

What to expect when you apply

An interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager

Optional test task to show your skills

Professional interview

Management interview

And finally, your job offer!

Interview prep

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Role
Technology & IT Human Resources Operations Writing Legal Counsel remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Legal Counsel role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Skylum?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Operations and Writing have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Operations and Writing.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Legal Counsel role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Operations and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Skylum needs from this hire.

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