Senior Legal Advisor

Purpose: 

• To provide legal support to the Companys project activities and ensure accurate legal interpretation and advice on the laws and agreements under which the Company operates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice, research and support in all legal matters related to the Companys activities.
• Review and ensure compliance of Company documents (agreements, contracts, memorandums, letters, etc.) with legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Support the Legal Manager in the daily operations of Department.
• Assist the Company Management and other internal functions in development and implementation of Company policies and procedures.
• Represent the Companys legal interests before state bodies, courts and third parties. Prepare and present legal arguments in the course of proceedings.
• Analyse and prepare documentation relating to litigation, claims, and legal matters.
• Attend (as required) internal and external meetings.
• Maintain records of agreements and original documents held by the Legal Department.
• Liaise with external legal counsel: define scope of work, issue instructions, monitor progress of work and ensure proper time allocation and billing.
• Monitor legislative developments.
• Stay updated on applicable legislation and provide timely legal analysis and advice on  implications of applicable legislation to the Company operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High University degree in law or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of five years of professional legal experience with a major international law firm or mid-to-large size multinational corporate law department.
• Bar Admission - in any jurisdiction. 
• Knowledge and experience of oil and gas transactions.

Required Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to clearly express and draft legal documents (claims, objections, appeals, advice, memorandums, opinions, procedures and policies).
• Ability to provide a high-level executive summary of complex legal issues.
• Accuracy, diligence and attention to the details. Honesty/Integrity.
• Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, and to prioritize.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capability to work with PC, MS Office programs.
• Good verbal and written English.

Working Conditions:

• Office based, 5/2 scheduled work with business trips around KZ and abroad, if required.