UNIC Extends the Deadline for Legal Advisor Applications until January 31, 2025

UNIC has extended the selection process for a Legal Advisor to provide expert and advocacy support to UNIC’s GR direction on reforming corporate liability until January 31, 2025.

This initiative aims to align Ukraine’s legal framework with OECD standards and best international practices in this area. It is being implemented within the project “Business Integrity as the Basis of Sustainable Recovery.”

The Legal Advisor’s work will focus on three areas:

• Legal support and promotion of draft laws on corporate criminal liability for corruption offenses.

• Preparation and advocacy of the draft Concept for the introduction of the institution of independent monitors.

• Implementation of updated legislation.

Key tasks:

• Participation in discussions with key stakeholders (NACP, NABU, SAPO, relevant VRU committees, etc.) and public events.

• Analysis of legislative initiatives and preparation of amendment proposals, public positions of the Network, legal commentary, and analytical materials.

• Participation in awareness-raising activities, including preparing materials for the media.

• Development of training materials and participation in educational events on corporate criminal liability for corruption offenses.

Selection criteria for applicants:

• Officially registered legal entity providing legal/consulting services.

• Compliance with business integrity principles.

• No conflict of interest (e.g., among clients there cannot be entities under criminal measures for corruption offenses).

• At least 5 years of legal experience in criminal law, anti-corruption, compliance, and business integrity.

• Inclusion in Chambers and Partners or Legal 500 rankings.

• Availability of a highly qualified project team with experience in similar projects (detailed team requirements provided separately).

Full description of tender requirements, scope of work, and documents for participation are available here: https://bit.ly/4idPqBL

Application conditions:
Applications are accepted until January 31, 2025 at info@unic.org.ua with the subject line: “Proposal: Legal Advisor.”

Applicants are kindly requested to carefully review the detailed terms of reference and ensure the completeness of the document package before submission.

UNIC invites professionals with relevant experience and a strong interest in business integrity to apply for this selection!