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# Senior Legal Counsel - SKELAR Platform at SKELAR

- **Company:** [SKELAR](https://feeny.ai/companies/skelar)
- **Location:** Kyiv, Ukraine
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skelar/2d49415b-4c2e-4df3-9f4c-c304a572b081

## Job description

## What you should know about SKELAR

SKELAR is 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 other industries. SKELAR teams build tech products that receive recognition from Product Hunt and The Webby Awards, as well as thousands of positive reviews on Trustpilot. Overall, our businesses’ tech products are used by more than 10 million people worldwide. All of this is made possible by strong teams, because our people are SKELAR’s greatest asset. To help our people achieve their full professional potential, we have created an environment with deep expertise and limitless opportunities — and we are looking for those who are ready to take on new challenges.

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel focused on product and marketing compliance, data protection, IP, and regulatory compliance in the USA, EU, and UK. As the SKELAR Legal Risks & Compliance team, we build the foundation that enables our businesses to scale quickly and with minimal risk. We handle compliance in numerous jurisdictions, resolve complex cases, and provide top-level legal partnership.

## Your impact

In this role, you will:

- Identify potential risks in consumer protection, data privacy, and IP in tier-1 jurisdictions: the USA, EU, and UK.
- Develop practical legal solutions to protect SKELAR interests and support business objectives.
- Partner with business teams — marketing, product, engineering, finance — to implement comprehensive compliance programs and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Build new and enhance existing legal processes to proactively manage risks.
- Provide support for businesses in regulatory investigations and dispute resolution processes.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance, training, and compliance initiatives for the business.
- Working directly with senior leadership, you’ll have real ownership from day one.

## About you

- 4+ years of experience in local or international top-tier law firms / Big 4 / product or tech companies.
- A degree in law from a Ukrainian or foreign university.
- Fluent English.
- Initiative and willingness to work on a wide variety of legal matters.
- Practical, business-oriented approach and ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives.
- The ability to think creatively to solve complex legal issues.
- Result-oriented, well-organized, self-starter.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise, and pragmatic manner.

Will be a plus

- Expertise in consumer protection laws in the USA and EU: FTC Act, ROSCA, OMNIBUS Directive, etc.
- Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection frameworks.
- Expertise advising companies through the life cycle of business operations, including on commercial, compliance, and intellectual property matters
- AI tools practical knowledge and usecases

At SKELAR, we have built an environment where people can reach their full professional potential:

- SKELAR Platform. This is the operational core of our venture builder, helping founders move faster from zero to one. This allows business teams to focus on their products, while 10+ Platform teams cover Legal, Finance, HR, Admin, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, IT, and other functions.
- A culture of networking and knowledge sharing. Our colleagues include co-founders who have launched more than one business, as well as some of the strongest specialists in the market. This means we have access to the expertise we need — right at our fingertips.
- Exclusive domain-specific learning. We have created our own learning programs for teammates to choose from — from a two-month school for first-time managers to AI intensives and professional clubs in engineering, product management, and other fields.
- Making a systemic impact in supporting Ukraine. We have the SKELAR Foundation, a charitable foundation created by SKELAR teammates themselves. Together, we bring important social initiatives to life. For example, we launched [the first veteran-focused accelerator in Europe](https://veteranventure.skelar.tech/) and are building a platform to support veterans at the national level.
- An ecosystem designed for productive work. SKELAR teammates have access to inspiring spaces designed to help teams achieve results — including our own gym, climbing wall, Bali-inspired green areas, and libraries. With service, safety, and comfort aligned with the pace at which our teams grow, we create a truly great experience and work more effectively.
- Care for everyday comfort. Breakfasts and lunches, access to sports training in Kyiv or partial reimbursement for activities in Warsaw, health insurance, paid business trips when the role requires them, and corporate discounts from our partners.

We’ll tell you more during our introductory meeting. Join us in building the next big everything at SKELAR!

## About SKELAR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SKELAR is a venture builder that launches and scales global consumer technology companies by providing capital, an operating platform, and a network of experienced operators.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture Builder / Startup Studio)
- **Headquarters**: Kyiv, Ukraine (also offices in Lviv, Ukraine and Warsaw, Poland)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Max Shtepa (Co‑founder & CEO) – additional co‑founders not publicly listed.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Venture building / startup studio; focus on consumer tech, high tech, data, and analytics.
- **Target customers**: B2C – end users of portfolio products (well‑being, education, fashion, entertainment, etc.); also B2B indirectly through platform services to portfolio companies.
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Build the next global consumer leader with us.” – backing ambitious consumer tech teams to scale into global category leaders.

## Products & Services
SKELAR builds and operates a portfolio of consumer‑facing digital products. Major offerings include:

- **Liven** – Well‑being app & self‑discovery companion.
- **PawChamp** – Modern personalized dog training.
- **Brighterly** – Math & reading platform for kids and teens.
- **Dressly** – AI fashion stylist & smart shopping assistant.
- **AlphaNovel** – Read novels online.
- **StorybyWriter** – Bring your stories to life.
- **Spirio** – Spiritual wellbeing through eastern wisdom.
- **Relatio** – Paired relationship app.
- **RiseGuide** – Top expert insights.
- **Leaply** – Healthy life on auto‑pilot.
- **DramaShorts** – Watch movies online.
- **MaxBeauty** – Personalized beauty care programs.
- **HabitONE** – Functional coffee with nootropics.
- **SKELAR Platform** – Operating team (finance, legal, hiring, facilities) that supports all portfolio companies.
- **SKELAR AI Lab** – Dedicated unit for AI‑powered product development and research.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – not disclosed (SKELAR provides capital to its own ventures rather than raising external rounds). Headcount: **890 employees** (+56.2% YoY) as of mid‑2026.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Works with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, Veteran Hub, Superhumans. Also runs the Veteran Venture Program.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Portfolio products used by **10M+ people** globally.
  - Active job postings: **306** (+378.1% YoY).
  - Operates in **24 countries** (Poland, Portugal, Spain, Czechia, Turkey, Germany, UK, South Africa, etc.).
  - Annual growth of 50‑60% in key indicators.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated venture‑builder model**: SKELAR provides capital from day one, a full‑stack operating platform (legal, finance, hiring, facilities), and a network of experienced operators – reducing friction for founders.
- **Data‑driven decision‑making**: Core value “In data we trust” – bold bets grounded in analysis.
- **Speed as a moat**: “Act fast & furious” – turning ideas into execution quickly.
- **Talent density**: Strong recruiting pipeline (top sources include Genesis Tech, Howly, Brighterly, EPAM) and an internal education engine (SKELAR Intensives & Bootcamps).
- **Community & network**: Portfolio companies get direct access to operators who have solved similar challenges.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion**: Building consumer tech leaders for the US, South America, Europe, and Asia.
- **AI‑first products**: SKELAR AI Lab and AI‑powered offerings (Dressly, AI Motion Bootcamp, AI‑powered job search).
- **Talent development**: Running bootcamps (Analytics Saturday, AI Motion Bootcamp) and educational initiatives to grow the tech talent pool in Ukraine.
- **Social impact**: Veteran Venture Program, UAH 38M+ invested in education and charity, partnerships with government ministries.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Be a builder” (ownership), “Stop at never” (resilience), “Assemble talents” (relentless recruiting), and “Grab opportunities” (speed). Emphasis on data, autonomy, and high ambition.
- **Work model**: Hybrid, remote, and in‑office options available depending on role and location (Kyiv, Lviv, Warsaw). Many roles listed as “Hybrid” or “In‑Office or Remote”.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapid headcount growth (+56% YoY), 306 open positions, and a track record of 50‑60% annual growth.
- **Engineering & product culture**: Technical roles make up 17% of workforce; strong focus on product, analytics, and marketing. Opportunities to work across multiple products and geographies.
- **Perks**: Platform support (legal, finance, hiring) means less administrative burden; access to a network of top operators; participation in bootcamps and internal learning events.

## Sources
1. [skelar.tech](https://skelar.tech/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/skelartech](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/skelartech)
3. [builtin.com/company/skelar](https://builtin.com/company/skelar)
4. [theorg.com/org/skelar](https://theorg.com/org/skelar)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/SKELAR](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/SKELAR)

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