Head of Legal

Description

SCHNEIDER GROUP is a leading international consulting firm providing comprehensive business solutions across 15 countries. We support foreign investors in establishing and developing operations in new markets, offering services in legal, tax, accounting, HR, and business process outsourcing.

With over 500 professionals worldwide — including 90+ legal and tax experts in the CIS region — SCHNEIDER GROUP has earned recognition in Legal 500 and other global rankings for delivering high-quality services to international clients in diverse industries.

We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented, and strategic legal professional to lead the Legal Department of our Yerevan office. The Head of Legal will oversee a team of legal consultants, provide expert advice to clients, and ensure the highest quality of legal services in Armenia.

This role combines hands-on project management, strategic leadership, and cross-border collaboration within SCHNEIDER GROUP’s international legal network.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management

• Lead and develop the legal team in Armenia, ensuring high professional standards and effective knowledge sharing.
• Manage workload distribution, supervise consultants, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Represent the legal practice of the Armenian office at the regional and group level.

2. Client Advisory and Project Management

• Provide strategic legal advice to international clients on market entry, corporate structuring, and ongoing business operations.
• Independently manage complex legal projects (including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings,).
• Deliver consultations and legal opinions in English, Russian, and Armenian in the areas of corporate, commercial, and civil law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts of various types
• Oversee due diligence processes and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

3. Legal Representation and Compliance

• Represent clients before Armenian authorities, regulators, and courts when required.
• Supervise the legal compliance of internal operations and client projects.
• Monitor legislative developments and advise clients on their implications.

4. Research, Development, and Thought Leadership

• Contribute to publications, articles, and client alerts in Armenian, English, or Russian.
• Promote continuous learning within the team through mentoring and internal workshops.
• Support the development of business relationships between Armenia, the EU, and CIS countries.

Requirements

• Education: Law degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in legal consulting or an international law/audit firm, including 3+ years in a managerial or lead role.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, and civil law; experience in M&A, investment, and regulatory projects.
• Proven track record in team leadership and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English, Russian; Armenian, German is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• High client orientation and business acumen.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Conditions

• Employment in accordance with Armenian labor law.
• Competitive remuneration package depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth
• International environment and participation in cross-border projects.

Company օverview

Number of employees

1-15

Website

https://schneider-group.com/en/

Since 2003, SCHNEIDER GROUP has supported international companies in their market entry and expansion in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. As a bridge builder between East and West, Ulf Schneider founded his company with the aim of making it easier for international companies to enter the market
in this region.

Today SCHNEIDER GROUP has regional offices in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia and Uzbekistan.

Local competence, global perspective and the highest quality standards unite our more than 500 employees into a crossborder service centre for your business interests.

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