In-House Lawyer

Job Title

In-House Lawyer

Country

Azerbaijan

Location

Baku

Function

Central Services

Service Line

Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Job Level

Supervisor

Contract Type

Temporary

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

About us:

 

乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 is the brand under which the member firms of 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 International Limited (鈥溊钟悖↙eyu）体育官网 International鈥�) operate and provide professional services. 鈥溊钟悖↙eyu）体育官网鈥� is used to refer to individual member firms within the 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 organization or to one or more member firms collectively. We operate in 142 countries and territories with more than 275,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world.

Our purpose and aspiration is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the world鈥檚 capital markets.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities
  • Supervise the review of legal documents, analyze documentation, and ensure that junior colleagues meet deadlines.
  • Create and maintain an electronic database of corporate and other relevant documents of the company and ensure proper archiving and storage.
  • Participate in meetings with clients to support business units during contract negotiations.
  • Assist in optimizing and standardizing processes with clients and colleagues.
  • Support internal risk management procedures and work with the risk management team to resolve issues.
  • Ensure confidentiality and comply with the company鈥檚 internal data security regulations.
  • Comply with labor laws, internal regulations, and professional standards.
  • Maintain independence from audit clients and their subsidiaries.
  • Demonstrate respect, politeness, and patience when interacting with colleagues and external partners.
  • Perform duties with high professionalism and follow instructions from the Performance Manager.
  • Supervision of the day-to-day operational legal enquiries from the business units/departments.
  • Supervision of drafting and reviewing corporate documents, including board/shareholders meeting minutes/resolutions, POA鈥檚, licenses etc.
  • Undertaking general corporate work visiting and following up with various governmental authorities (including the notary public)
  • Conducting legal research and analysis, prepare and/or supervise presentations and internal policies and guidance.
Requirements
  • A degree in law.
  • 3-5 years of experience in the legal field, preferably in consulting or auditing.
  • Experience in project management and/or team leadership is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess legal documents and situations.
  • Knowledge of regulatory acts, legal standards, and principles of independence.
  • Experience with document management systems (DMS).
  • Excellent communication skills for working with colleagues, and external partners.
  • Experience in risk analysis and ensuring compliance with company risk management policies.
  • Strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.
  • Understanding and compliance with internal company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Attention to detail and responsibility.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
What we offer

At 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That is why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it is great training and development, the chance to move around the business or volunteering opportunities, you will gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. We are proud of our culture 鈥� it is one that recognizes hard work, encourages new ways of thinking and embraces diversity and inclusion. We also have an innovative spirit, which inspires what we do and how we do it 鈥� striving to be better lies at the heart of who we are. Additionally, we offer:

  • Excellent opportunities for career and professional growth
  • A wide range of training and development programs
  • Working as part of an experienced team on complex audit projects for major Azerbaijani and multinational companies
  • Great professional team and friendly environment
  • Comfortable high-class office in Baku City
  • Health and life insurance.

To apply for the vacancy please submit your CVs indicating the name of the vacancy in the subject of the letter.