Legal and Compliance Manager

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents. Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

ROLE

Based in our office in Baku, you will play a key role in supporting both SICPA Azerbaijan and the Group's international business activities. As the local legal and compliance expert, you will ensure that the Azerbaijan entity operates in full compliance with local legislation while acting as a trusted legal partner to Headquarters and international project teams on complex commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal & Compliance Support - SICPA Azerbaijan

• Ensure the company's compliance with applicable Azerbaijani laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in local legislation and assess their impact on the company's activities.
• Support the deployment of SICPA's solutions by securing the required legal authorizations, permits, certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review and negotiate local commercial agreements and other legal documentation.
• Provide legal support to the local management team on operational and business matters.
• Support HR activities by reviewing employment contracts, advising on labor law matters and assisting with payroll-related legal aspects.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and government authorities when required.
• Ensure sound corporate governance and maintain statutory corporate documentation.

2. International Legal Support

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of international commercial contracts, including sales agreements, service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements and technology-related contracts.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to Headquarters and international business teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support complex international projects involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal templates, processes and compliance practices across the Group.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Finance and HR.

PROFILE

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Law and admission to the Bar (or equivalent legal qualification).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably combining private practice and in-house experience within an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of commercial, corporate and employment law.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting cross-border projects and working with multicultural teams.
• Previous exposure to compliance and regulatory matters would be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Azerbaijani is required.
• Russian is highly desirable.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong business acumen and pragmatic mindset.
• Solution-oriented with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions and cultures.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professional ethics.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.

CV and cover letter in English are mandatory.