Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Department Management
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Lead, supervise, and develop the Legal and Compliance Department, ensuring high standards of legal support and regulatory compliance across the organization.
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Set departmental goals and priorities in line with strategic business objectives.
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Organize and monitor workflows, allocate tasks, and evaluate team performance.
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Ensure ongoing training and development of legal and compliance staff to maintain professional competence and awareness of legal updates.
2. Contractual and Transactional Support
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Draft, review, and approve a wide range of agreements (loan, pledge, supply, lease, IT services, etc.).
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Provide legal consultations on the execution, amendment, and termination of contracts across all business units.
3. Product Development Support
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Deliver legal insights during the design and development of new financial products and services.
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Ensure all products are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
4. Litigation and Claims Management
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Prepare claims, statements of claim, and procedural documents.
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Represent the organization in court proceedings and before regulatory, state, and administrative authorities.
5. Internal Legal Advisory
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Provide day-to-day legal support on matters related to commercial law, labor law, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
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Draft and review internal regulatory documents, including policies, procedures, internal regulations, and corporate governance documents such as shareholder resolutions, board protocols, and power of attorney.
6. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
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Monitor and analyze legislative changes relevant to the organization’s operations.
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Communicate legal updates to employees and prepare action plans in response to regulatory developments.
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Ensure the organization operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
7. Liaison with State Authorities
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Coordinate and respond to official inquiries, audits, and inspections.
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Maintain ongoing correspondence with government bodies and supervisory institutions.
Requirements
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University degree in Law (Master’s degree preferred).
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Minimum 5 years of legal experience, preferably in the banking, non-banking credit, or microfinance sector.
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Proven leadership experience in managing legal and/or compliance teams.
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In-depth knowledge of civil law, financial services regulation, and non-bank credit institution legal frameworks.
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Experience in drafting legal documents related to corporate governance (e.g., board decisions, shareholder resolutions).
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Strong legal writing and analytical skills, including the ability to provide well-reasoned legal opinions.
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Proficient in Uzbek and Russian; professional working proficiency in English (B1 level or above) is required.
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Familiarity with legal research tools and databases.
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High level of integrity, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively across departments.