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 propose practical risk mitigation solutions
• Support the Head of Legal on strategic legal matters and act as a senior point of contact within the legal team
• Participate in complex negotiations with counterparties, advisors and senior stakeholders
• Communicate directly with beneficiaries, shareholders and investment teams

Key Requirements

• 8–10+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A, investments, capital markets or financing transactions
• Strong background in top-tier legal consulting, investment funds, investment banks, large holdings or major corporations
• Proven experience independently leading complex transactions from structuring to execution
• Strong knowledge of English law is required
• Knowledge of Kazakhstan law, AIFC regulations is a strong advantage
• Experience with cross-border transactions involving CIS and international jurisdictions
• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical and project management skills
• Experience managing external advisors and mentoring junior lawyers
• Ability to work under pressure and handle complex stakeholder communication
• Fluency in Russian and English is required
• Relocation to Astana and office-based work are required