We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts) for our team.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a key legal partner to internal stakeholders, providing practical and commercially sound advice on contractual and related legal matters
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide variety of agreements with counterparties across different jurisdictions
Support the preparation and negotiation of term sheets, letters of intent, and final-form contracts
Oversee the end-to-end contract process, including drafting, coordination of internal approvals, execution, and recordkeeping
Advise business teams on the use of templates and standard legal documentation, and contribute to their ongoing improvement
Maintain well-structured legal records, including contract repositories, powers of attorney, and internal project documentation
Prepare internal updates and reports on contract flow, negotiation progress, and legal project status
Conduct legal quality checks on documentation and help ensure that internal legal and compliance steps are completed accurately and on time
Collaborate with other legal team members on broader cross-functional initiatives when needed

Requirements

Law degree; an advanced legal degree would be considered an advantage
7+ years of relevant experience in contracts, legal operations, corporate secretarial, or a comparable legal function
Previous experience in a reputable international company, multi-jurisdictional in-house environment, or leading law firm
Strong knowledge of contract law principles, corporate governance, and legal/regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions
Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills
Ability to assess legal risk in a pragmatic way and propose solutions aligned with business priorities and market practice
Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Strong documentation and data management skills, with the ability to keep legal information structured and up to date
Fluent Russian and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Close collaboration with senior leadership and exposure to strategic business matters.
Real ownership of legal projects from start to finish.
Fully remote format with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
Broad international scope and a diverse range of legal work.
A modern, technology-enabled environment with an AI-forward mindset.
40 paid days off per year.
Competitive compensation aligned with the seniority and scope of the role.

Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts)