Associate/Lawyer
vakansiya — 2025

Industry sector: Consulting/Legal
Practice area: Corporate, M&A
Company: GRATA International, Azerbaijan
Location: Baku

Job description:

• Providing transactional support to M&A and corporate reorganization projects;
• Directly responsible for the routine corporate tasks, e.g. incorporation and registration of a company, change of address, change of a director, liquidation of a company;
• Conducting corporate due diligence ;
• Advising on Antitrust and Competition laws;
• Preparing contracts and other legal documents;
• Assisting clients in obtaining business licenses and permits;
• Managing performance of the tasks by Junior Associate(s).

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Law from a reputable local university (LL.M. degree received from a western university is an advantage);
• Experience of working for international or local law firms or consulting companies (plus experience in construction or agricultural company as in-house counsel is advantage);
• Fluent in both English and Russian languages (both oral and written);
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and in stressful conditions and without significant supervision;
• Ability to work closely with other team members, displaying trust and loyalty;
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner;
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law.

Skills:

• Attention to details;
• Strict discipline;
• Analytical thinking;
• Professional ethics;
• Logical reasoning;
• Commercial awareness;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary will be determined upon the candidate’s education, experience, and professional qualities.
• Rewards package includes health insurance and other benefits.
• Annual paid vacation: at least 30 days
• Schedule: Monday – Friday from 9:00 to 18:00.
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs by indicating in subject line “Corporate Lawyer”.