Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and other legal documents, including international contracts and agreements;
• Prepare standard forms and drafts for contracts and other legal documents; 
• Manage litigation and other legal claims and develop and oversee litigation and dispute resolution strategies;
• Conduct research on laws, regulations, industry standards, and precedents to stay informed about legal developments and advise the management and employees of the company on the current legislation, as well as give opinions on organizational-legal and other legal issues;
• Address legal inquiries and requests from various departments within the company, analyse relevant laws and regulations, and prepare legal opinions, advice, or recommendations to guide decision-making and ensure legal compliance.
• Prepare and provide answers to queries received by the company and prepare other official letters/notices;
• Carry out legal expertise of drafts of internal company procedures (rules, instructions and regulations) and promote and enforce company policies;
• Develop and submit reports to senior management;
• Follow company procedures and disciplinary rules while maintaining ethical standards.
• Act on behalf of the company and protecting its interests in resolving legal issues arising in relations with law enforcement, tax authorities and other organizations related to the financial, economic and legal activities of the company;
• Execute any other tasks or projects assigned by the manager related to your respective department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Proficiency in English, and Azerbaijani languages is required, Russian is preferred.
• In-depth Knowledge and understanding of legislation.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary;
• Opportunities for professional growth;

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your legal expertise to a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply for this position. Please send your resume to e-mail address with the subject line of “Legal Counsel”.