• Controlling the relevant data collection, drafting reports related to anti-trust/competition related compliance breaches and risks;
• Assessing the antitrust/competition implications of the potential merger and acquisitions transactions/ joint ventures;
• Managing analysis of the relevant data received from the subsidiaries related to the licenses and permissions, monitoring compliance with the national laws requirements;
• Managing communication of the relevant policies and procedures to employees and conducting trainings;
• Monitoring changes in the applicable international laws; drafting reports on the consistency of the compliance policies and procedures with such laws;
• Managing correspondence with the relevant state bodies including to obtain the required permits; 
• Representing SOCAR in the investigations and disputes involving anti-trust/anti-monopoly issues, licencing and permissions; 
• Conducting compliance risk assessment of the relevant business processes.

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Law. An LLM degree in law. Master's degree in law, business administration, finance, procurement is an advantage;
• 6 years of work experience as a specialist on compliance-related issues, including at least 3 years of experience of the following:
• anti-trust/competition law
• working with licensing and permissions; 
• conducting due-diligence; 
• monitoring legislation, case law, best practice; 
• legal drafting
• Knowledge in Azerbaijani laws on licensing, competition;
• Familiarity with national and international data privacy rules, competition laws, IP and trademarks is an advantage;
• Advanced usage of MS office;
• Strong work ethics;
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and proficiency in English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage;
• Internationally recognised certification in anti-trust/competition law, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money-laundering, sanctions compliance is an advantage;

Interested candidates are welcomed to send their CV’s with the subject “Head of Sanctions and Regulatory Laws Division” to [email protected] till 30.04.2025

Applications will be reviewed against position requirements and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.