Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Disputes & Litigation)

Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Disputes & Litigation)

We are looking for an experienced, Russian-speaking lawyer specializing in Special Situations complex corporate matters involving shareholder relations, control, litigation , and risk management . The role requires strategic judgment and hands-on legal expertise to support decision-making and ensure alignment within multi-layered shareholder and holding structures, often governed by English law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies to protect shareholder and company interests
• Prepare legal positions, procedural documentation, and evidence for corporate litigation
• Represent the company in court proceedings and supervise external counsel
• Navigate complex shareholder networks and ensure consistent governance and control
• Draft, review, and amend shareholder agreements, voting and ownership frameworks, including those governed by English law
• Establish internal mechanisms for resolving sensitive corporate situations and ensuring compliance
• Advise senior management and shareholders on corporate governance, structure, and legal risks
• Support restructuring and transformation of ownership and holding chains

Qualifications

Seniority level

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We’re not including any referral or community-based notices beyond the professional description to maintain focus on the role.

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