Senior Legal Advisor

Almaty - Kazakhstan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Russian-speaking legal professional with deep experience in complex corporate and shareholder matters. This position focuses on special situations involving control governance litigation and risk management within intricate holding structures often under English law. The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with practical problem-solving to guide high-level decisions and maintain alignment across diverse ownership networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Shape and execute legal strategies to safeguard shareholder and company interests
Prepare legal arguments procedural materials and evidence for corporate litigation
Represent the company in court and coordinate the work of external law firms
Navigate complex shareholder relations to ensure unified governance and control
Draft review and negotiate shareholder agreements voting structures and ownership frameworks including those subject to English law
Create internal processes for resolving sensitive corporate issues and maintaining compliance
Advise senior management and shareholders on governance structure and legal risks
Support corporate restructuring and transformation of ownership and holding models

Requirements:

Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate law litigation or special situations within holding companies investment firms or financial institutions
Proven expertise in shareholder relations and maintaining governance integrity in multi-jurisdictional setups
Strong understanding of corporate commercial and procedural law with hands-on experience in English law documentation and practice
Skilled in managing complex ownership structures and coordinating multi-party decision-making
Fluent in English and Russian
Personal qualities: strategic mindset accuracy tact and confidentiality