Head of Legal Department / Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Baku (Central Office)

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, not exceeding 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, conduct legal review, and coordinate contracts and other agreements; participate in contract negotiations; evaluate draft contracts from the perspective of the Company's interests and legislative requirements; and prepare legal opinions and memos in this regard.
• Identify and assess legal issues and risks related to contract execution; ensure the preparation of amendments and changes to contracts, as well as termination and other related documents; and provide legal advice and support for contractual relationships.
• Prepare normative legal acts and normative documents; conduct legal review and ensure compliance with legislation; and prepare necessary legal proposals and opinions.
• Prepare and conduct legal review of agreements and other constituent documents related to the establishment and operation of joint ventures; legally regulate the rights and obligations of parties, management and decision-making mechanisms, share participations, and other key terms; provide legal support during negotiations; and ensure the protection of the Company's interests.
• Legally accompany post-establishment corporate procedures, decisions to be made by the Company as a founder (participant, supreme governing body, etc.), and other necessary legal measures for joint ventures.
• Execute management's tasks regarding Production Sharing Agreements (PSA); conduct legal research based on these tasks; prepare legal memos and opinions; draft letters and other documents addressed to relevant state bodies and organizations, as well as other interested parties; ensure communication and coordination on legal matters with relevant bodies; and provide information and reports on work performed and results achieved to the Deputy Head of Department.
• Prepare legal memos, opinions, and other analytical documents related to the application of legislation in various fields.
• Provide legal support for the application of legislation in the field of state procurement; conduct legal review of procurement documents and decision drafts; assess legal risks arising in procurement procedures; and prepare relevant opinions.
• Provide legal advice and assistance regarding the application of legislation and the Company's Charter based on inquiries from the Company's structural divisions.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent command of Azerbaijani and fluent Russian.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Civil Code, Land Code, Urban Planning and Construction Code, Tax Code, Labor Code, Competition Code, Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On State Procurement", Law "On Subsoil", Law "On Licenses and Permits", Law "On Environmental Protection", Law "On Administrative Procedure", legislation related to corporate governance and investment activities, and other relevant legislative acts.
• Knowledge of the basic principles, legal, and contractual mechanisms of Production Sharing Agreements is desirable.

Required Education:

• Higher education (in Law).

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years of relevant work experience (experience with Production Sharing Agreements is desirable).

Salary and Additional Benefits:

• Salary is determined based on internal procedures and grading.
• Employees are provided with opportunities to participate in international and local training (conferences).
• Employees are granted unlimited access to certain sports centers for physical activities.
• Transportation services.
• Competitive reward system.

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided under the Apply button.