Head of Legal Regulatory & Operations

Founded in 1935, Almaty International Airport is the largest air gateway in Kazakhstan and, since 2020, has been part of TAV Airports, a member of the Groupe ADP – the world’s leading airport management platform operating in 29 countries.

Our mission – connecting CIS countries to the world through a seamless, world-class travel experience.

Our vision – by 2030, to become Asia’s most desired gateway with the largest number of destinations in Central Asia, delivering innovative travel and cargo experience, and driving sustainable growth for local communities.

Our values – Safety & Responsibility, Customer & People Centricity, Innovation & Agility, Collaboration & Transparency, Excellence & Passion.

We are committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation, while upholding the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and service quality.

Job Summary:
Head of Legal Regulatory & Operations is responsible for leading the Company's legal, regulatory, and operational legal support functions. The role oversees litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, government relations, employment law matters, and legal support for airport operations, cargo, logistics, and customs activities. The position also ensures effective management of legal risks, business continuity, and the development of a high-performing legal team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead litigation and dispute management, including claims and pre-trial settlement, and represent the Company before courts and arbitration.
• Manage interactions with state authorities and enforcement agencies – serving, together with Public Affairs, as the single point of contact and accompanying inspections.
• Provide legal coverage for cargo, logistics and customs matters, including the resolution of cargo blockages and customs and duty issues.
• Lead employment-law support across the Company, including labour disputes and day-to-day HR legal matters.
• Build and maintain regulatory compliance and a permissions / licensing map, ensuring all required permits and regulatory obligations are tracked and met.
• Provide proactive legal support to leadership to prevent operational disruptions arising from regulatory or enforcement actions.
• Manage operational and defensive legal risks across airport operations and infrastructure.
• Lead and develop the division's legal team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Law degree; additional education in finance or economics is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of legal experience, including litigation / pre-trial claims work, dispute resolution, and regulatory or operational law.
• Experience in a leadership role within the legal function (head of department / board member) and team-leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience interacting with state authorities, in particular the antimonopoly committee, prosecutorial bodies and tax authorities.
• Experience handling litigation and pre-trial disputes, including representing companies before courts and state authorities — in particular labour disputes, appeals against actions of state authorities, and debt recovery.
• Experience in international, infrastructure companies; additional experience in foreign jurisdictions is an advantage.

WHAT DO WE OFFER:

• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Office location - Almaty International Airport
• Work schedule 5 days per week, working hours from 8.00 to 17.00 (lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00)
• Free lunches
• Hybrid work after probation period (working from home up till 5 days per month upon Line Manager's approval)
• Annual paid leave of 24 calendar days (+1 day for birthday after 1 year employment)
• Annual bonuses on performance results
• Fuel allowance
• Medical Insurance after Probation period
• Trainings, e-Learning Academy, and other online/offline platforms

Almaty International Airport ensures equal opportunities for every applicant, excluding any form of discrimination based on: race, color, gender, religion, language, marital status, orientation, political opinion, ethnicity, health, disability, family obligations, trade union activity, or age.

Join our team today and become a vital part of our global airport family, comprising dedicated professionals who work together to ensure a future of seamless travel experiences!​​​​​​​