We are looking for an experienced Corporate Lawyer who will independently manage the legal activities of a group of companies, provide professional legal support to management, and ensure the effective handling of corporate and commercial legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the day-to-day legal activities of the group of companies.
- Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, contractual, employment, and other legal matters.
- Identify and assess legal risks and develop measures to minimize potential exposure.
- Draft, review, negotiate, amend, and provide legal expertise on local and international contracts.
- Review agreements submitted by business partners and provide recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
- Provide full legal support for the establishment, state registration, reorganization, amendment of incorporation documents, transfer of ownership interests, and liquidation of companies.
- Manage legal matters, contracts, and disputes related to logistics operations.
- Provide legal support in obtaining and maintaining licenses, permits, and other regulatory documents.
- Prepare claims, objections, legal opinions, official letters, applications, and other legal documentation.
- Participate in the development and review of internal policies, procedures, regulations, and other corporate documents.
- Monitor changes in Azerbaijani legislation, assess their impact on business operations, and provide relevant legal recommendations to management.
- Support the preparation and legal review of employment-related documentation.
- Perform other legal assignments requested by management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law; specialization in Commercial or International Law is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Corporate Law.
- Previous legal experience within a logistics company is mandatory.
- Strong practical knowledge of corporate and contract law.
- Hands-on experience with company establishment, reorganization, amendments to incorporation documents, ownership/share transfers, and liquidation procedures.
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, legal drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex legal matters.
- High level of responsibility, confidentiality, attention to detail, and professional ethics.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic business environment and deliver results.
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.