For its office in Zurich, Switzerland, QUORUS GmbH (www.quorus.ch) – which is presently developing its activities and services with Kazakhstan – is urgently looking for a senior counselor / partner with a full Kazakh or Russian academic law and finance background, an executive level education at a prestigious international university, a solid business network and an extensive client portfolio in Kazakhstan, as well as a substantial experience in multinational legal and financial projects with a significative Central Asian dimension.
Duties and responsibilities:
Participation in complex international M&A and venture transactions (including conduction of negotiations, legal structuring of the deal, preparation of transactional documentation and assisting in closing);
Participation in arbitration proceedings supported by the firm (including elaboration of the strategy, preparation of submissions and other procedural documents, participation in oral pleadings and hearings);
Monitoring and interpreting US, UK, EU and Swiss sanctions against Russia, especially the risk for secondary sanctions,
Legal review and analysis of various contracts (governed, inter alia, by English law, European law, Swiss law), corporate documentation, forms, regulations, bylaws, etc.;
Legal support and consultations for emerging businesses and start-ups (including the incorporation, change of legal structure, structuring of the funding, appointment of the officers, etc.);
Supporting the entry of Swiss / EU clients to the Kazakhstan market;
Preparation and submission of various applications to state authorities (including applications to national regulators for specific licenses or authorizations, etc.);
Contributing and developing an extensive portfolio of private clients as amongst HNWIs;
Support and consultation of the private clients of the firm in their business needs;
Active involvement in a day-to-day cooperation with the clients of the firm (including negotiations, consulting and business trips).
Your contribution:
Legal qualification under Swiss or Kazakh or Russian law (a must), with proven knowledge and professional experience of the respective other law, international qualifications at a Master of Science level in Law or Finance (a must), executive level education would be an asset;
6+ years of professional experience with usual duties such as contract review and drafting, legal clarifications and preparation of legal opinions;
Deep knowledge and first-hand experience of the customary business and legal practices and procedures currently in force in Kazakhstan
Former roles as a CEO or deputy CEO in Kazakhstan nation-wide companies or comparable position in Switzerland or elsewhere, working closely with nation-wide companies in Kazakhstan (at least 6+ years of experience);
Comprehensive top-level international experience in the legal and business fields (at least 6+ years of experience);
Fluency in various foreign languages (English, Kazakh, German and Russian as a must, French or Italian would be an asset);
Experience in managing complex multi-jurisdictional projects;
Experience in dealing with EBRD;
Experience in serving as a board member for large corporations would be an asset;
Own portfolio of clients;
Readiness for regular business trips.
Our offer:
An exciting and creative job within a dynamic and talented team;
A platform for initiatives and leadership;
Excellent working conditions;
Remuneration and social advantages according to your professional experience.
If you are interested in this position, please send us your cover letter, CV, diplomas and language certificates.
