Senior Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Drafting complex agreements, contracts, memoranda, letters and other documents of legal nature. 
• Participating in negotiations and discussions concerning the legal issues.  
• Preparing legal opinions related to the matters arising out of and in connection with the contractual relations of the Company.
• Constantly reviewing the legal documentation in relation to the projects of the Company and ensuring that the Company is fulfilling all of its obligations undertaken in the agreements in a timely manner.
• Participating in the drafting of various loan facility agreements and other legal documentation in relation to debt raising. 
• Providing legal advice and support to the various management teams within the Company.
• Coordinating the work with other counsels of the Company. 
• Performing any other task that may from time to time be assigned by the management.

Requirements:

• University degree in law from an internationally reputable university.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience as a lawyer or in related sphere.
• Solid knowledge of English law and International law, good knowledge of Azerbaijani legislation. 
• Relevant Masters Degree in Law is advantage.
• Fluent written and verbal English and Azerbaijani. Knowledge of any other foreign language, in addition to those listed is welcomed.
• Experience in drafting complex legal agreements, including shareholders’ agreements, EPC contracts, M&A contracts and etc. 
• Experience in energy sector and in renewable energy project documents is advantage.
• Knowledge of Commercial law, including Contract law, Corporate law and Taxation, Energy Law.
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. 
• Motivation for professional development. 
• Very attentive to details.  
• Easy learner.
• Results-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines. 
• Good MS Office skills