Юрист

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the trading sector.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to trading activities, including sales contracts, purchase agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with trading operations and develop strategies to mitigate such risks effectively.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the trading industry, and advise the company on compliance requirements and regulatory developments.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Engage external legal advisors when necessary.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder relations, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the company, including finance, human resources, and operations, on legal matters impacting their functions.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions to identify legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Protect the company's intellectual property rights by managing trademark, copyright, and patent portfolios, and enforcing intellectual property rights as necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a similar position practicing law, preferably with a focus on corporate, commercial, or regulatory matters in the trading industry and/or banking/finance.
• Strong understanding of international trading laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual: English and Russian.

Terms:

• Location: Dubai office (UAE)
• Competitive salary
• Telephone allowance
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on company policy
• Contract type: Limited as per the UAE Labor Law
• Contract term: 1 year with extension option, subject to mutual agreement of the parties
• Relocation package provided (details to be determined)