In-House Legal Intern

About the role

Deloitte Azerbaijan is looking for an in-house legal intern to join its team and help manage and implement engagements under the close supervision of managers, directors and partners. The intern receives on-the-job learning tailored to their interests and builds the skills and experience to progress professionally.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the legal review of client and vendor agreements and standard contract templates, identifying issues and preparing initial comments for the legal team.
• Research Azerbaijani legislation and prepare concise written summaries to support the legal team in answering queries from local departments, regional teams and other Deloitte offices.
• Prepare drafts of corporate documents for review, including resolutions, meeting minutes and powers of attorney, and assist with documentation for corporate and commercial matters.
• Assist with reviewing internal policies, procedures and other documents for compliance with Azerbaijani legislation.
• Monitor changes in legislation, flag developments that may affect the firm and help update legal documents where needed.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in law.
• Prior legal experience is welcome but not required; experience from an internship, legal clinic or entry-level role is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken Azerbaijani and English, with clear and accurate communication in both languages.
• Good legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to present findings clearly in writing.
• Attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication and the initiative to take responsibility for assigned work.