Hüquq departamentinin və uyğunluq məsələlərinin rəhbəri

Role overview:

• We are looking for a Head of Legal Department who will lead the legal and compliance agenda for Carlsberg Azerbaijan, ensuring strong legal and compliance support to the business while acting as a practical, trusted advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team.

What You'll be doing:

• Provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, procurement, sales, distribution and operational matters;
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts while identifying, clearly communicating and mitigating legal risks;
• Support dispute resolution and litigation, working with external legal counsel when required;
• Advise on corporate legal matters and ensure appropriate governance and legal documentation;
• Lead and support compliance priorities, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, competition law, data protection and trade sanctions;
• Partner closely with regional and Group Legal teams, ensuring the timely and transparent escalation of relevant risks and cases;
• Lead and coordinate the local legal team while remaining personally involved in key legal matters.

What we’re looking for:

• A university degree in Law and strong knowledge of Azerbaijani legislation and regulatory requirements;
• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience, supported by strong judgement, maturity and commercial awareness;

Skills:

• Solid in-house legal experience gained within an FMCG, multinational, commercial or similarly fast-paced business environment; previous law firm experience would be a strong advantage;
• Practical experience in contract review and negotiation, procurement, sales-related legal matters and dispute resolution;
• Good understanding of key compliance areas;
• Experience in the alcohol, beverage or soft-drinks industry would be an advantage;
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and a good working command of English.

Whom are we searching for:

• Dynamic, creative, and strategic thinker
• Excellent Team player
• Eager to learn
• Ambitious and goal oriented

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (according to company policy)
• Growth opportunities
• Health insurance plan
• Lunch provided from the Company side to enjoy it with the team
• Working in a passionate, international and collaborative team environment

Interested?

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for this interesting and difficult job at the same time, please send your resume in English with the expected level of payment to:

• https://www.carlsbergazerbaijan.az/en/work-with-us/join-our-team/career-form/
• https://www.carlsbergazerbaijan.az/az/bizimla-calis/komandamiza-qosul/career-form/

Please note that only a limited number of candidates will be invited for interviews.