What should you know about SKELAR? It's a venture builder — in other words, a company that builds companies. Together with founders, we create consumer businesses that become leaders in global markets across EdTech, Mental Health, Petcare, FashionTech, and beyond.
Our teams build tech products that win recognition from Product Hunt and The Webby Awards, earn thousands of glowing Trustpilot reviews, and reach over 10 million users worldwide. That kind of impact doesn't happen by accident — it starts with exceptional people, and our people are our top priority.
We've built an environment where expertise meets opportunity, and where there's no ceiling on what you can achieve. Now we're looking for the kind of people who don't just want a job — they want a challenge.
We are currently seeking an International Tax Lawyer.
Our Tax and Legal team handles complex cases and provides top-level legal support in all fields of law.
Responsibilities / Your Impact:
Comprehensive tax analysis of the complex international transactions and structures.
Design and implementation of the best tax practices to the everyday Group’s operations.
Analysis of the main legislation initiatives in the field of international taxation.
Delivering the tailor-made solutions for the businesses from the tax&structuring perspective (exploring new markets; launching new products etc.).
Advising colleagues from different departments on the tax side of different business decisions.
Required qualifications and skills:
5+ years of experience in law firms / Big 4 / local or international top-tier companies within the respective domain.
A degree in law from a Ukrainian or foreign university
Fluent English
Initiative and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and to think creatively to solve complex legal issues
Action-oriented, well-organized, self-starter
Skillful translator of complex legal issues into plain business solutions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Will be a plus:
Expertise in complex M&A deals
Strong understanding of the contemporary OECD developments in the field of international taxation
Participation in moot court competitions will be an advantage
At SKELAR, we've built an environment where people can grow, build, and do the most meaningful work of their careers:
SKELAR Platform. The operational backbone of our venture builder. It exists to help founders move faster and easier — so business teams can stay laser-focused on the product while 10+ specialized Platform takes care of everything else: Legal, Finance, HR, Admin, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, IT, and more.
Networking and knowledge-sharing as a way of life. Our people include co-founders who've launched multiple businesses and some of the sharpest specialists in the industry. Whatever expertise you need, it's never far away.
Learning programs you won't find anywhere else. We've developed our own educational tracks for teammates to choose from — a two-month school for first-time managers, intensive AI workshops, and professional clubs for engineers, product managers, and more.
Meaningful impact in Ukraine. The SKELAR Foundation was created by our own people, and every employee plays a part in bringing important social initiatives to life. We founded Europe's first accelerator for veterans and are working to build lasting support structures for veterans at a national scale.
Spaces designed to inspire. Our offices are places people actually want to be — with an in-house gym, a climbing wall, Bali-inspired green spaces, and libraries. Every detail, from service and security to comfort and design, is built to match the pace of our growing teams.
Everyday comfort built in. Meals, gym access in Kyiv or a partial fitness stipend in Warsaw, health insurance, paid business travel where the role requires it, and corporate partner discounts.
We'd love to tell you more in person.
Join us at SKELAR and help build the next big everything!
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in law firms or Big 4
- A degree in law from a Ukrainian or foreign university
- Conversational English at a B2+ level
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
As venture builder, we kick off and run startups with a focus on high tech, data and analytics. Our business: We have eight products in different niches and millions of users around the world (the USA, South America, Europe and Asia). Every year we demonstrate key indicators of growth by 50-60% and continue to expand. Our team: We are proud to have a strong team of 500+ professionals with deep expertise and ambitious goals. Our people are the company's most valuable asset, so we strive to build businesses together with top talents on the market. Our support of Ukraine: - we arrange humanitarian aid; - provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Territorial Defense Forces with the special equipment and ammunition; - annually pay taxes to the state treasury to support the economy; - invest in domestic educational programs so that talented youth could strengthen the country's capacity. If you share our values, strive to create breakthrough projects and seek professional growth, you are definitely the one to join the SKELAR team!
