Старший юридичний експерт/ка Task Force UA / Senior Legal Expert for the Task Force UA (OPG)

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy the STTA position of Senior Legal Expert for the Task Force UA (OPG) position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.

 Project Background 

Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) aims to reduce corruption incidence and risks to build back a better Ukraine. The Pro-Integrity Activity (also referred to as the Activity) works to achieve this purpose by addressing three independent objectives:  

• Strengthen national-level anti-corruption institutional capacity to advance corruption prevention, detection, and deterrence; 

• Strengthen anti-corruption compliance and control in local governance; 

• Advance transparency and accountability in resilience, recovery, and reconstruction efforts. 

The Pro-Integrity Activity pursues a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with the mission and U.S. government strategy. 

Position Description 

Task Force UA has been established by state bodies in Ukraine to ensure justice, including in the form of seizure of perpetrators’ assets. The Task Force comprises the Prosecutor General’s Office, various law enforcement agencies, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, State Financial Monitoring, and ARMA. 

Task Force UA collaborates with law enforcement, intelligence, sanctions, and other competent authorities in the USA, EU countries and Europol to exchange data on the assets of individuals involved in war crimes and to implement sanctions and countermeasures against those violating sanctions. It works closely with Task Force KleptoCapture and Strike Force of the U.S. Department of Justice, Task Force Freeze and Seize of the European Commission, the National Crime Agency of the UK, and other international partners, engaging international experts in its operations. 

To address the increasing demands on legal expertise in its operations, Pro-Integrity supports the Secretariat of Task Force UA with a team of experts, including a Senior Legal Expert. 

 Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Conduct legal analyses and prepare overviews of ongoing criminal cases, focusing on issues related to asset seizure, sanctions enforcement, and legal measures against perpetrators involved in war crimes. 

• Prepare detailed reports and actionable recommendations based on legal analyses, ensuring alignment with Ukrainian and international legal standards. 

• Support Task Force UA efforts in the search, identification, and seizure of assets linked to criminal activities, working closely with both Ukrainian and international law enforcement agencies. 

• Support coordination of international cooperation between Ukrainian law enforcement agencies and their counterparts abroad to enhance the effectiveness of criminal investigations and asset recovery processes. 

• Provide expert legal advice on developing and implementing strategies for international cooperation in asset recovery, sanctions enforcement, and other relevant legal measures. 

• Actively participate in international meetings and negotiations, providing legal insights and ensuring Ukrainian interests are well-represented. 

• Prepare legal briefs, analytical documents, and other materials to support the Task Force’s initiatives and to inform decision-making processes. 

• Track the progress of international cooperation activities, ensure timely reporting, and address any challenges that arise in coordination efforts. 

• Identify legal challenges in international coordination and propose effective solutions to enhance collaboration and achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Law. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, focusing on international law, asset recovery, sanctions enforcement, or related fields. 

• Extensive experience working with law enforcement, judicial bodies, or international legal institutions. 

• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian and international law, particularly in the context of sanctions and asset recovery.  

• Ability to conduct legal analysis, provide summarized conclusions, offer recommendations, and prepare high-quality presentations and analytical documents. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Ukrainian and English, including the ability to prepare and present reports, papers, and presentations. Knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in an interagency and international context. 

• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for the role. 

Application Instructions

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Senior Legal Expert for the Task Force UA (OPG): your name and surname” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI Organization and Values

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.