Senior Manager, Legal Counsel - Caucasus & Central Asia

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.

• 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.