Legal Department Manager

The Legal Department Manager is responsible for the company’s legal and compliance framework. The successful candidate will manage and lead a team of compliance associates to address commercial issues in all cross-functional areas, including employment law, contract law, dispute resolution, and business licensing.

Your role

Manage legal and compliance services to meet commercial demands from management.

• Provide relevant and commercially savvy legal advice.
• Drafting legal documents, including Offer Documents, Terms & Conditions, Project

Agreements, and other business-related legal matters.

• Focus on delivering value to both the company and its shareholders in order to create a win-win

situation.

• Consult with external panel firms on contractual, commercial, and litigation matters

. • Manage the department’s legal, risk, and audit teams.

• Undertakes any other tasks and assignments assigned by management at their discretion.

What are we looking for

Candidate must have (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) in law and regulations or equivalent field

5 years of working experience in the law and compliance-related industries.

Must have (basic/fluent) spoken and written (English, Russian, Azerbaijani).

Familiar with Azerbaijan corporate and commercial law and litigation.

Comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance and compliance principles.

Strong knowledge of Azerbaijani labor laws and tax regulations.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive employee information.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel, word, outlook).

Azerbaijani citizenship.

Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ethical conduct and a high level of integrity.

Flexibility to adapt to changes in the business environment.

What do we offer

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Working days: Monday-Friday

Working Hours08:45-17:45

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