Ассистент СЕО ( Legal) / Сhief of Staff

Помощник СЕО с юридическим опытом / Сhief of Staff

About the Role

We are looking for a Chief of Staff with a strong legal background to work side by side with the Managing Partner. The role combines business management support with hands on handling of legal matters: contracts, negotiations, corporate issues, and disputes. The right person will act as the Managing Partner's trusted deputy, take ownership of projects from start to finish, and keep legal and business priorities aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for legal matters across the Managing Partner's businesses and projects

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements and other contractual documents, and identify legal and commercial risks before signing

• Take part in negotiations together with the Managing Partner and follow up on agreed points

• Independently lead projects from planning through completion, including deadlines, budgets, and reporting

• Support corporate matters: company set up and maintenance, licences, corporate approvals, resolutions, and registers

• Coordinate with external lawyers, tax advisers, notaries, banks, and government bodies, and control the quality and timing of their work

• Monitor legal and regulatory requirements in the UAE and other relevant jurisdictions, including compliance and KYC procedures

• Assist with dispute resolution matters: collecting documents and evidence, preparing positions, and tracking claims and deadlines

• Prepare legal memos, summaries, reports, and presentations for the Managing Partner

• Build and improve internal processes, templates, and document control systems

• Handle confidential information and sensitive matters with full discretion

• Perform special assignments as delegated by the Managing Partner

Requirements

• University degree in law (mandatory)

• Proven experience in a legal, corporate, or business management role, ideally supporting senior management

• Strong understanding of doing business in the UAE, including local regulations, free zone and mainland structures, and business culture

• Fluent English and Russian, written and spoken (mandatory)

• Strong skills in contract drafting, review, and negotiation

• Ability to manage several projects at the same time and to work independently

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

• High level of discretion, integrity, and sense of responsibility

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience in international or cross border matters is an advantage

Working Conditions

• Full time position, based in the office in Business Bay, Dubai