Senior Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• M&A Structuring and Legal Support: Provide expert legal structuring and support for mergers and acquisitions under Russian, American, and English law.
• Investment Fund Transactions: Facilitate and oversee legal aspects of participation in investment funds, ensuring robust legal frameworks and compliance.
• Asset Integration: Guide and manage the legal processes involved in the integration of new assets into the company's portfolio.
• Internal Corporate Reorganizations: Coordinate and implement internal corporate restructurings, including the formation of joint ventures, partnerships, and other collaborative entities.
• Legal Support for Project Initiatives: Offer strategic legal guidance and support for various high-priority projects and initiatives.
• Legislative Monitoring: Conduct continuous analysis and monitoring of relevant legislative changes impacting the company and its assets.
• Corporate Governance: Ensure rigorous adherence to corporate procedures for all group entities and controlled companies.
• Management Oversight: Supervise and review the activities of management within the portfolio companies, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Risk Management: ;Implement comprehensive control functions over business processes and manage legal risks effectively.
• Policy and Procedure Implementation: Develop, refine, and enforce up-to-date legal practices, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in M&A transactions and corporate law, with substantial experience in international law firms and private equity funds.
• Education: ;Advanced law degree from a recognized institution.
• Skills:
• Strategic Vision: Ability to craft long-term legal strategies and solutions.
• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical skills to navigate complex legal issues.
• Communication Excellence: Superior verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Russian, American, and English legal frameworks.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management and mentoring.
• Adaptability: Proficiency in adapting to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Mature and Team-Oriented:Demonstrates maturity, collaborates effectively within a team environment.
• Strategic Thinker: Possesses strategic and forward-thinking capabilities.
• High Communication and Negotiation Skills: Exhibits exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Client-Focused: Strong client orientation, ensuring client needs and expectations are met.
• Stress-Resilient: Maintains composure and performance under pressure.
• Multitasking Proficiency: Skilled in managing multiple tasks and priorities concurrently.