Senior Manager, Legal Counsel - Caucasus & Central Asia

Description

Summary:

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Legal Senior Manager to play a key supporting role in delivering day-to-day legal services across the Caucasus and Central Asia Region (CCAR). You will work under the close supervision of the Legal Director to ensure operational excellence in legal processes—supporting commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, marketing, and corporate governance. You will play a key role in ensuring legal risks are managed effectively while supporting growth in a highly dynamic region.

The CCAR region spans 8 countries, with 8 bottlers, 13 production plants, and 3 co-packers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily legal operations across the CCAR region, providing timely and effective support on commercial contracts, marketing initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements (e.g., marketing, procurement, services), ensuring alignment with local laws and company policies and support contract lifecycle management and digital tools.
• Prepare and review legal documents, regulatory submissions, engage with external counsel, local authorities, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory developments, and prepare compliance reports, risk assessments, and actionable legal guidance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, public affairs, finance) to ensure operational alignment and review marketing materials for legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support the implementation of legal strategies defined by senior management and collaborate with the Senior Legal Director and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Promote a culture of compliance by contributing to legal training, awareness initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships with internal clients, bottlers, and global legal teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Law degree from an accredited institution; licensed to practice in Kazakhstan or another CCAR jurisdiction.
• Min 5 years of legal experience, ideally in a multinational company or reputable law firm.
• Solid understanding of commercial, competition, and regulatory law within the region.
• Strong organizational and drafting skills; attention to detail is a must.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, business-focused legal advice within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English and Russian is a must
• Agile, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a regional legal team.

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