Junior legal counsel

Job responsibilities Support the Senior Legal Counsel with education licensing, regulatory and compliance matters; Assist with preparing applications, submissions and supporting documents for governmental and regulatory authorities; Conduct legal research on education, employment, commercial and other relevant legislation; Maintain trackers for licenses, permits, contracts, approvals, deadlines and regulatory requirements; Assist with school policies, notices, consent forms and other operational documentation; Support legal matters relating to admissions, tuition fees, refunds, student and parent issues; Assist with drafting and reviewing standard commercial, procurement, IT, marketing and other operational agreements; Support employment and HR-related documentation and legal research; Prepare drafts of routine corporate documents, resolutions and powers of attorney; Coordinate signatures, filings, notarizations and other legal formalities; Maintain organized legal and corporate records and support KYC and due diligence processes; Follow up on outstanding legal and regulatory matters and ensure deadlines are met. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university; 1–2 years of relevant legal experience; strong graduates with relevant internships may also be considered; Experience in an in-house legal team, law firm, educational institution or regulated business is an advantage; Basic knowledge of corporate, commercial and employment law; knowledge of education regulation and licensing is a strong advantage; Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills; Excellent command of Azerbaijani and English; Russian is an advantage; Good command of Microsoft Office and legal documentation; Strong attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; Proactive, responsible and willing to learn; Strong communication and teamwork skills. What do we offer: Kids schooling discounts; Life Insurance; Medical Insurance; Opportunity to benefit from a 75% discount on Push 30; Professional growth. Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the"Apply"button. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.