Senior Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel in Tashkent

What We Expect:

Corporate support:

• To draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements
• To draft/oversee the standardization of various agreements, notices, letters, etc.
• Serve as Company Secretary providing legal guidance and corporate reporting/disclosures in compliance with the law
• To defend the company in interactions with governmental officers during audits and inspections;
• Identify any potential risk of dispute from contract-based relations and suggest ways to address it in a timely manner
• Advice, consult, facilitate and sensitize on Company policies and procedures and ensure smooth management of contract management related matters of the company
• Sustain regulatory documents with regards to licenses and permits
• Providing legal advice and support to various business units

Policies, Procedures & Compliances:

• Providing legal assistance to all internal stakeholders in regards to development/revision of internal policies, procedures which ensure overall transparency, efficiency and risk mitigation
• Ensure that company is compliant with all applicable laws & regulations and provide legal advice and guidelines for relevant matters
• Conducting legal research and keep abreast of legislative changes
• Management of auditors’ observations and devise action plans to enhance level of compliances related to contract management and corporate secretary
• Managing litigation and coordinating with external counsel
• Represent the company in negotiations and court proceedings

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Law
• 5+ years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm
• Experience with complex commercial transactions
• Strong background in regulatory compliance
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills
• Expertise in corporate law, including commercial contracts and litigation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent Russian, Uzbek and English