Legal Consultant

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Job Title

Legal Consultant

Country

Azerbaijan

Location

Baku

Function

Tax

Service Line

Legal Services

Job Level

Associate/Team member

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

About us

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories, and in FY23, collectively employed more than 270,000 partners and people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all that we do, bringing our best to clients and earning the public's trust through our actions and behaviors both professionally and personally. As a part of the international network KPMG Law offers access to comprehensive range of cross-border legal services and insights.

 

Requirements:

  • Law degree in Azerbaijani law;
  • Master degree from the university listed in the world's top universities rankings (such as ARWU, THE, QS) is an advantage;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ working experience practicing Azerbaijani law;
  • Advanced working knowledge of English and Azerbaijani language (including legal writing skills). Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, attentiveness to detail;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Job description:

  • Analysis of legislation and advising clients on various matters from Azerbaijani law perspective;
  • Preparation of legal memorandums, opinions, letters;
  • Review and draft a wide range of contractual agreements tailored to meet the unique requirements of each business transaction;
  • Legal assistance during M&A transactions and legal due diligence projects;
  • Preparation of legislative updates/alerts;
  • Performance of corporate registration and de-registration exercises;
  • Representation before various state bodies, including notaries, migration offices, registration authorities;
  • Assisting the clients to obtain the required licences and permits.