Senior Legal Consultant

About the role

Deloitte is hiring a Senior Legal Consultant for its Azerbaijan team. You will work under the close supervision of managers, directors and partners, helping to manage and implement engagements while receiving on-the-job learning tailored to your interests. The role involves research, drafting and advising, and keeping clients and colleagues informed about legal developments.

Key responsibilities

• Research areas of law and draft professional advice on request of the supervising team members.
• Draft and review documents such as templates, letters, contracts and requests.
• Assist the team with internal projects, such as drafting alerts and organising legal events.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and inform them of issues relevant to their industry and business.
• Coordinate correspondence and deliverables with supervisors, give timely status updates and keep everyone informed of legislative changes.
• Visit client offices, state authorities, ASAN offices, notaries and courts when needed within the project scope.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in law; a postgraduate degree from a foreign university is an asset.
• At least 2 years of relevant legal experience.
• Advanced written and spoken Azerbaijani and English.
• Ability to thrive under pressing deadlines and in dynamic conditions.

Required skills

• Time management and multi-project management.
• Teamwork, knowledge sharing and supervision skills.
• Business sense, presentation skills and the ability to develop and present new ideas.