Head of Legal ( Nationals Only)

Baku, AZ1010, Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1259418
location
Location Baku, AZ1010, Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Renewables
function
Function Legal
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published June 3, 2025
Responsibilities
  • Managing the Legal Department.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, memoranda, letters, etc., including joint venture agreements, shareholders’ agreements, EPC contracts, sale and purchase agreements, and other commercial contracts.
  • Establish and maintain a contract management system to track contract performance, renewals, and compliance.
  • Preparing legal opinions related to the matters arising out of and in connection with the contractual relations of the Company.
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
  • Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for potential transactions.
  • Providing legal advice and support to the various management teams within the Company.
  • Identify and assess legal risks associated with the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests.
  • Advise senior management on risk management and corporate governance practices.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and maintain corporate records.
  • Prepare and manage documentation for board meetings and shareholder meetings.
  • Develop and update company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
  • Conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance issues relevant to the energy sector.
  • Promote a culture of legal awareness and ethical behavior within the organization.
       Requirements
  • University degree in law from an reputable international university
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience as the senior lawyer in managerial position.
  • Solid knowledge of English law, International and Azerbaijani law.
  • Knowledge of Contract law, Private Law, Commercial Law, Energy Law.
  • Extensive experience in corporate law, preferably within the energy sector.
  • Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • Fluent written and verbal English and Azerbaijani. Knowledge of any other foreign language is welcomed.

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