Lawyer

İşin təsviri

Resposibilities  

  • Complies with the job distribution implemented by the head of Legal team and conducts 
  • legal assurance, expertise, and analysis related to the tasks assigned.
  • Performs the tasks assigned by the head of Legal team in a timely and quality manner.
  • Complies with the labor and work discipline, as well as the Branch’s internal policy and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance of the Branch's activities with applicable laws and regulations, provides legal opinions on matters related to the application of such legislation.
  • Analyses the normative acts and the Branch’s charter guiding the Branch’s activities, and other legal documents for compliance, and informs the department head of any identified inconsistencies.
  • Prepares or participates in the preparation of drafts of contracts and legal documents used in the Branch’s activities, and conducts review of the drafts of contracts or documents submitted to the department, as assigned by the head of Legal team
  • Negotiates or participates in discussions/meetings with relevant representatives of the Branch's units, and if necessary, with representatives of the other party, regarding determining and resolving legal risks during the drafting or review of contracts.
  • Participates in solving legal issues related to the Branch's activities, conducts research, and performs legal analyses as directed by the head of Legal team.
  • Reviews letters, and inquiries received by the Branch, in the preparation of legal opinions and response letters instructed by the head of Legal team
  • Protects confidential information, technical and trade secret, and maintains confidentiality in accordance with the applicable laws.
  • Participates in the activities of internal committees and groups established in the Branch as assigned by the head of Legal team.
  • Provides legal assistance to the Branch's units on the Branch's areas of activity and, under instructions of the head of Legal team, gives legal advice to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
  • Requests necessary information and documents from other Branch’s units to execute the assigned tasks.
  • Prepares reports on activities and assigned tasks as required and submits them to the head of Legal team.
  • Performs additional duties assigned by the head of Legal team.

Requirements

  • Higher education in law or international law
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as legal advisor
  • Legislation on the oil and gas field
  • Commercial and corporate law
  • Civil law, civil-procedural law, labor law of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other normative-legal acts related to the field of activity of the Branch
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook - high proficiency)

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Communication and Listening Skills
  • Composure
  • Creative Thinking and Initiative
  • Attention to Detail and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivation