Role

• Based in our office in Baku, you will play a key role in supporting both SICPA Azerbaijan and the Group's international 
• business activities. As the local legal and compliance expert, you will ensure that the Azerbaijan entity operates in full 
• compliance with local legislation while acting as a trusted legal partner to Headquarters and international project teams 
• on complex commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance Support – SICPA Azerbaijan

• Ensure the company's compliance with applicable Azerbaijani laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in local legislation and assess their impact on the company's activities.
• Support the deployment of SICPA's solutions by securing the required legal authorizations, permits, certifications and  regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review and negotiate local commercial agreements and other legal documentation.
• Provide legal support to the local management team on operational and business matters.
• Support HR activities by reviewing employment contracts, advising on labor law matters and assisting with payrollrelated legal aspects.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and government authorities when required.
• Ensure sound corporate governance and maintain statutory corporate documentation.

International Legal Support

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of international commercial contracts, including sales agreements, service 
• agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements and technology-related contracts.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to Headquarters and international business teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support complex international projects involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal templates, processes and compliance practices across the Group.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Finance and HR.

Legal and Compliance Manager

• Legal and Compliance Manager (IV 26.06.2026) Page 1/2
• Want to know more about SICPA and our career opportunities?
• Discover what makes us unique and why our people choose to grow their careers with us: Why join SICPA | SICPA
• At SICPA, we are committed to acting as a responsible corporate citizen. As a member of the United Nations Global Compact and supporter of the UN Sustainable Development 
• Goals (SDGs), we embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in everything we do. Our employees are expected to share our values and contribute to enhancing 
• our environmental and social impact. Explore our latest efforts and achievements in our Sustainability Report. Sustainability | SICPA

Profile

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Law and admission to the Bar (or equivalent legal qualification).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably combining private practice and in-house experience within an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of commercial, corporate and employment law.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting cross-border projects and working with multicultural teams.
• Previous exposure to compliance and regulatory matters would be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Azerbaijani is required.
• Russian is highly desirable.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong business acumen and pragmatic mindset.
• Solution-oriented with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions and cultures.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professional ethics.

Why join us?

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.

Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your application and send your CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.

Only candidates whose experience closely matches the key requirements will be contacted.