Lead Lawyer

Role: Lead Lawyer

Reporting to: Head of Legal 

Business Division: Administration

Work location: Baku

Department: Legal

Manage Others: No

Country: Azerbaijan

Business Need / Purpose of Role: 

• The Lawyer is responsible for providing legal support to the Company’s operations, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, preparing and reviewing legal documents, and assisting in the development and maintenance of the Company’s regulatory framework. The role involves active participation in drafting contracts, providing legal opinions, and supporting internal departments on all legal matters. The purpose of the role is to manage all legal matters related to project finance, EPC contracting, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance and dispute management while supporting the Company strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities: 

Including but not limited to:

• Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of project finance documentation, identify and mitigate legal risks associated with financing structures and security arrangements, ensure compliance with financing obligations and contractual requirements.
• Lead legal support for EPC and other project-related agreements. 
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers. 
• Provide legal advice on contract administration, variations, claims, and contractual disputes. 
• Develop and maintain contract templates and contracting standards.
• Draft and revise all related legal documents to ensure accuracy, enforceability, and protection of the Company’s interests.
• Advise management on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Coordinate the work of internal legal staff and external legal advisers. 
• Track changes in legislation affecting contractual obligations and initiate necessary updates.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Company’s legal and contractual documentation database, including standard agreements, templates, and clauses.
• Review legal correspondence and claims related to contractual matters; prepare draft responses and recommendations within established deadlines.
• Ensure legal protection and compliance of the Company’s operations with the statutory requirements.
• Draft applications, letters, complaints within established timelines; conduct legal reviews or investigations as required and prepare draft responses.
• Prepare or participate in the preparation of legal opinions and legal analyses arising from internal department requests or management assignments.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to structural divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and mitigate legal risks.

Job Knowledge/ Education/ Qualifications & Skills 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a corporate or government legal role.
• In-depth knowledge of civil, labor, administrative, and procurement law of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
• Experience in project finance and construction, or industrial projects.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to legal detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Azerbaijani and English (Russian is an advantage).
• Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Language Skills: Fluent in English, Azerbaijani and/or Russian is a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities: 

• Legal analysis and interpretation
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.