Lawyer

Key Requirements for the Candidate:

• higher legal education;
• work experience: 3–5 years;
• experience in contract management and procurement activities;
• confident English proficiency (Advanced / Upper-Intermediate);
• knowledge of Kazakh and Russian languages;
• knowledge of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan; 
• knowledge of AIFC Regulations will be an advantage;
• location: Astana;
• work schedule: 5/2, office-based format.

Employee Responsibilities:

• this employee will be fully responsible for contract management within the Group of Companies, participate in the full procurement cycle from the perspective of procurement initiation procedures, contracting, and contract management, as well as support matters related to obtaining work/business visas and work permits in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and AIFC rules.

Description of the job responsibilities (JD):

• full contract administration before and after contract execution;
• maintenance of the Contracts Register, electronic and hard-copy contract archive;
• management and recording of powers of attorney;
• monitoring contract deadlines (extensions, notices, KPIs, insurance certificates, registrations if required);
• monitoring compliance with contract terms (deliverables, milestones);
• conducting supplier Due Diligence;
• support of procurement activities;
• providing legal консультации to structural divisions on legal matters;
• consulting on labor law matters;
• support of processes related to obtaining work/business visas and work permits.