We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts) for our team.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as a key legal partner to internal stakeholders, providing practical and commercially sound advice on contractual and related legal matters
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Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide variety of agreements with counterparties across different jurisdictions
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Support the preparation and negotiation of term sheets, letters of intent, and final-form contracts
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Oversee the end-to-end contract process, including drafting, coordination of internal approvals, execution, and recordkeeping
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Advise business teams on the use of templates and standard legal documentation, and contribute to their ongoing improvement
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Maintain well-structured legal records, including contract repositories, powers of attorney, and internal project documentation
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Prepare internal updates and reports on contract flow, negotiation progress, and legal project status
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Conduct legal quality checks on documentation and help ensure that internal legal and compliance steps are completed accurately and on time
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Collaborate with other legal team members on broader cross-functional initiatives when needed
Requirements
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Law degree; an advanced legal degree would be considered an advantage
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7+ years of relevant experience in contracts, legal operations, corporate secretarial, or a comparable legal function
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Previous experience in a reputable international company, multi-jurisdictional in-house environment, or leading law firm
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Strong knowledge of contract law principles, corporate governance, and legal/regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions
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Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills
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Ability to assess legal risk in a pragmatic way and propose solutions aligned with business priorities and market practice
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Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
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Clear written and verbal communication skills
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Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
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Strong documentation and data management skills, with the ability to keep legal information structured and up to date
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Fluent Russian and English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
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Close collaboration with senior leadership and exposure to strategic business matters.
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Real ownership of legal projects from start to finish.
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Fully remote format with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
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Broad international scope and a diverse range of legal work.
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A modern, technology-enabled environment with an AI-forward mindset.
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40 paid days off per year.
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Competitive compensation aligned with the seniority and scope of the role.
