Senior Legal

Данная вакансия открыта для Freedom Holding Operations - дочерняя компания Freedom Holding Corp (далее - «Холдинг»).

Freedom Finance is seeking a senior member of a legal team to supervise and manage legal affairs in the foundation which was founded and majorly sponsored by the group. This foundation is focused on financing social infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will provide strategic advice to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the group, ensuring that all activities of the foundetaion comply with a complex array of legal and regulatory standards while upholding the highest ethical principles.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education & Admission:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice law and in good standing with the relevant bar association(s).

• An advanced degree such as an LLM in a relevant field (e.g., international law, compliance, nonprofit law) is preferred but not required.

Professional Background:

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably including advisory roles, international development entities, or the financial services sector.

• Demonstrated expertise in applying anti-corruption frameworks, AML/CTF regulations, and global compliance measures.

• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and grants related to social infrastructure projects.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Proficiency in negotiating complex contracts and incorporating robust compliance and governance provisions.

• Strong analytical skills to track evolving legal landscapes, anticipate regulatory shifts, and advise leadership proactively.

• Strong ability to participate in negotiations with state authorities defending position of the group.

Interpersonal & Management Skills:

• Professional English, with additional language proficiencies considered a plus.

• High ethical standards, professional integrity, and a genuine commitment to the foundation's social impact goals, coupled with the disciplined professionalism demanded by a global financial services holding company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance Management:

• Oversee the foundation's legal compliance with nonprofit and charitable regulations, ensuring that tax-exempt status, donor restrictions, and cross-border activities are fully compliant.

• Develop and maintain robust anti-corruption, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), CTF (Counter-Terrorism Financing), and anti-bribery frameworks, reflecting the founder's global financial services background.

• Implement whistleblower protections, internal investigations procedures, and detailed due diligence processes for partners and vendors.

2. Transactional & Project Support:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts—funding agreements, procurement, construction, and partnership deals—associated with social infrastructure initiatives.

• Integrate stringent compliance and auditing safeguards into all contracts, ensuring transparent financial management and proper use of funds.

• Collaborate closely with program and finance teams to anticipate and mitigate legal hurdles, proposing effective solutions for cross-border projects.

3. Strategic Risk Assessment & Policy Development:

• Identify and evaluate emerging legal and regulatory issues in multiple jurisdictions, providing proactive advice to the CLO and founder's office.

• Craft and continuously refine internal policies, codes of conduct, and compliance procedures to align with international best practices and the foundation's mission.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to global financial services regulations, including sanctions, securities laws, KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements, and data privacy rules.

4. Anti-Corruption, AML/CTF & Ethics Oversight:

• Serve as a key resource for anti-corruption and ethics training, equipping staff, board members, and partners with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain rigorous ethical standards.

• Lead or oversee internal investigations into any suspected misconduct, ensuring impartial fact-finding, safeguarding whistleblowers, and implementing corrective measures.

• Foster a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the foundation's operations.

5. Stakeholder Communication & Capacity Building:

• Communicate complex legal concepts in professional English to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, international partners, and non-legal staff.

• Offer strategic counsel to the CLO and founder’s office, ensuring that decision-making is informed, timely, and aligned with the foundation’s philanthropic objectives.

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance legal literacy, compliance awareness, and ethical conduct across the organization.

6. Compensation & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact projects that deliver tangible benefits to Kazakhstan community.

• Fast-paced, dynamic environment offering continuous intellectual challenges, professional growth, and exposure to diverse international legal frameworks.