Responsibilities:

• Drafting complex agreements, contracts, memoranda, letters and other documents of legal nature. 

• Participating in negotiations and discussions concerning the legal issues.  

• Preparing legal opinions related to the matters arising out of and in connection with the contractual relations of the Company.

• Constantly reviewing the legal documentation in relation to the projects of the Company and ensuring that the Company is fulfilling all of its obligations undertaken in the agreements in a timely manner.

• Participating in the drafting of various loan facility agreements and other legal documentation in relation to debt raising. 

• Providing legal advice and support to the various management teams within the Company.

• Coordinating the work with other counsels of the Company. 

• Performing any other task that may from time to time be assigned by the management.

Requirements:

• University degree in law from an internationally reputable university.

• Minimum 6 years of work experience as a lawyer or in related sphere.

• Solid knowledge of English law and International law, good knowledge of Azerbaijani legislation. 

• Relevant Masters Degree in Law is advantage.

• Fluent written and verbal English and Azerbaijani. Knowledge of any other foreign language, in addition to those listed is welcomed.

• Experience in drafting complex legal agreements, including shareholders’ agreements, EPC contracts, M&A contracts and etc. 

• Experience in energy sector and in renewable energy project documents is advantage.

• Knowledge of Commercial law, including Contract law, Corporate law and Taxation, Energy Law.

• Good communication skills.

• Good teamwork skills.

• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. 

• Motivation for professional development. 

• Very attentive to details.  

• Easy learner.

• Results-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines. 

• Good MS Office skills