Senior Employment Counsel
inDriver
Legal
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Posted on Jul 16, 2025
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on employment law issues, including hiring practices, employment contracts, terminations, benefits, workplace policies, and employee relations.
- Ensure the company complies with local, regional, and international employment laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, consultancy contracts, and other related legal documents.
- Manage employment disputes and litigation, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
- Develop and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current legal requirements and best practices.
- Provide training and guidance to HR and management teams on employment law matters and compliance.
- Monitor changes in employment legislation and advise on potential impacts to the company.
- Handle cross-border employment matters, including expatriate arrangements and global mobility programs.
- Advise on the classification of workers, such as employees versus independent contractors, especially in the context of the gig economy.
- Collaborate with HR, compliance, and operations teams to support business objectives.
Qualifications
- Law degree from a reputable institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in employment law, preferably but not necessarily in the IT or transportation industry.
- Strong understanding of employment laws in Kazakhstan and the MENA region (preferred but not required); experience with international employment matters is a plus.
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
Conditions & Benefits
- Stable salary, official employment.
- Health insurance.
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
- Discount club membership.
- Diverse internal training programs.
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
- All necessary work equipment.