On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Legal Manager

Position responsibilities:

• Offering timely legal advice to the company’s leadership on key issues affecting business operations.
• Preparing, reviewing, and formalizing vendor contracts, service agreements, and employment-related contractual documents.
• Ensuring full legal compliance of mergers, acquisitions, and any corporate restructuring activities.
• Monitoring adherence to all applicable laws and regulatory requirements relevant to the company’s business processes in Azerbaijan.
• Assessing legal risks associated with business decisions and operational activities, and proposing mitigation measures.
• Drafting and updating contracts, terms & conditions, confidentiality agreements, privacy policies, and other essential legal documentation.
• Implementing procedures for the protection and registration of intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and industrial designs.
• Supporting the effective planning and monitoring of the legal department’s budget.
• Analyzing legal matters that may influence the company’s operations and providing clear recommendations.
• Managing litigation processes, coordinating with external lawyers when necessary.
• Staying informed about legislative changes in Azerbaijan and internationally, and continuously enhancing the legal department’s knowledge and practices.

Education and experience:

• Law degree in Azerbaijani law (bachelor’s degree a must, master’s degree an advantage).
• Law degree from foreign university an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience practicing Azerbaijani law.
• Profound knowledge of Azerbaijani, Russian and English language (including legal writing skills).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.

Salary: is 4000 AZN net

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.