Deputy Head of Legal, M&A Advisory

An Investment Company is looking for a Deputy Head of Legal to support the Head of Legal on complex M&A, investment, capital markets and financing transactions across Kazakhstan, CIS and international jurisdictions. The role requires a senior, hands-on legal professional who can independently lead complex projects, manage negotiations, work directly with beneficiaries and senior stakeholders, and mentor more junior lawyers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full legal support for complex M&A, investment, capital markets and financing transactions
• Lead transaction workstreams, including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation and execution of legal documents
• Advise on cross-border legal structures involving Kazakhstan, CIS and international jurisdictions
• Work with Kazakhstan law, AIFC regulations, and English law
• Assess and manage legal risks in complex transactions and p...