Director of Legal Department

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Director of Legal Department

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• A reputable organization is looking for an experienced Director of Legal Department to lead and manage all legal, compliance, and corporate governance activities. The role reports directly to the General Director and oversees a team of legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the activities of the Legal Department
• Lead and supervise a team of legal specialists
• Draft, review, and provide legal opinions on contracts, agreements, and corporate documents
• Represent the company in courts and other legal authorities based on power of attorney
• Conduct legal expertise of internal orders, regulations, and normative acts
• Ensure legal compliance with Azerbaijani legislation and applicable international regulations
• Oversee compliance processes within the organization
• Support company projects by reviewing legal risks and contractual obligations
• Prepare legal opinions and responses related to projects and corporate matters
• Liaise with government authorities, private companies, and other organizations
• Monitor legislative changes and inform management accordingly
• Protect the legal rights and interests of the company and its employees
• Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management

Requirements

• Higher education in Law or International Law
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in international law
• High organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Azerbaijani legislation
• International treaties and agreements
• International law
• English law

Language Skills

• Azerbaijani – fluent
• English – fluent
• Russian – fluent

Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and office equipment

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