Head of legal department/Senior lawyer

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Department Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Legal and Compliance Department, ensuring high standards of legal support and regulatory compliance across the organization.

• Set departmental goals and priorities in line with strategic business objectives.

• Organize and monitor workflows, allocate tasks, and evaluate team performance.

• Ensure ongoing training and development of legal and compliance staff to maintain professional competence and awareness of legal updates.

2. Contractual and Transactional Support

• Draft, review, and approve a wide range of agreements (loan, pledge, supply, lease, IT services, etc.).

• Provide legal consultations on the execution, amendment, and termination of contracts across all business units.

3. Product Development Support

• Deliver legal insights during the design and development of new financial products and services.

• Ensure all products are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

4. Litigation and Claims Management

• Prepare claims, statements of claim, and procedural documents.

• Represent the organization in court proceedings and before regulatory, state, and administrative authorities.

5. Internal Legal Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal support on matters related to commercial law, labor law, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

• Draft and review internal regulatory documents, including policies, procedures, internal regulations, and corporate governance documents such as shareholder resolutions, board protocols, and power of attorney.

6. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

• Monitor and analyze legislative changes relevant to the organization’s operations.

• Communicate legal updates to employees and prepare action plans in response to regulatory developments.

• Ensure the organization operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

7. Liaison with State Authorities

• Coordinate and respond to official inquiries, audits, and inspections.

• Maintain ongoing correspondence with government bodies and supervisory institutions.

Requirements

• University degree in Law (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, preferably in the banking, non-banking credit, or microfinance sector.

• Proven leadership experience in managing legal and/or compliance teams.

• In-depth knowledge of civil law, financial services regulation, and non-bank credit institution legal frameworks.

• Experience in drafting legal documents related to corporate governance (e.g., board decisions, shareholder resolutions).

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills, including the ability to provide well-reasoned legal opinions.

• Proficient in Uzbek and Russian; professional working proficiency in English (B1 level or above) is required.

• Familiarity with legal research tools and databases.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively across departments.