Senior Legal Counsel (Consultant)

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for projects in the fields of:

  • Biometric identification and personal data protection;

  • Financial and payment services (fintech, MFIs, banking);

  • iGaming and betting operations across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and international jurisdictions.

• Analyze and structure cross-border projects (USA, Mexico, Asia, MENA).

• Conduct legal risk assessments on SAFE agreements (Simple Agreement for Future Equity).

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, internal policies, and legal opinions.

• Support SPVs and subsidiaries (registration, liquidation, registry updates — if needed).

• Participate in litigation and arbitration in Kazakhstan and abroad.

• Liaise with regulators: National Bank of Kazakhstan, Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM), Ministry of Digital Development.

• Implement international standards: GDPR, AML/CTF, ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 30107-3.
  Requirements:

• Law degree from a recognized university.

• 10+ years of legal experience, including international practice.

• Solid knowledge of English law and AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) regulations.

• Proven track record in litigation/arbitration both in Kazakhstan and abroad.

• Fluent in English (reading and drafting legal documents).

• Background in fintech, IT, or iGaming is a plus.

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

• Note: We do not consider candidates from outsourcing legal firms — only individual professionals.

Core Regulatory Framework (Kazakhstan):

• Civil Code of Kazakhstan, Law “On LLPs”, Law “On Payments and Payment Systems”, Law “On Personal Data”, Law “On Gambling Business”, Labor Code, and the Tax Code.

• Key Resolutions:

  • No. 56 (Feb 13, 2021) – on online cash register systems for betting operations.

  • No. 217 (Apr 6, 2021) – on online betting platform licensing and operations.

  • No. 703 (Oct 23, 2018) – defining biometric and sensitive personal data.

  • Regulatory acts by NBK and ARDFM (AML, financial monitoring).

International Scope:

GDPR, FATCA/CRS, AML/CTF, ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 30107-3, SAFE (Cap Table, ESOP).

What We Offer:

• Remote work format (legal consultant).

• Participation in international projects (USA, Asia, MENA, LATAM).

• Direct access to C-level and investment leadership.

• Competitive compensation (discussed individually).

• Career path toward Lead Legal Counsel, with involvement in shaping the group’s legal strategy.

• Corporate benefits aligned with company growth, including:
  • Partial reimbursement for childcare (up to 50%) for employees with children.
  • Long-term housing support opportunities — as the company grows, we plan to provide housing assistance in key locations (e.g., Almaty).