Legal Consultant – Russian Speaking  at CIS London & Partners LLP

A law firm headquartered in London is currently looking for an experienced CIS region/Russian qualified lawyer to assist on firm’s projects on an hourly (project) basis. 

The successful candidate will: 

• have UK/US legal qualifications - LLM, GDL, LPC (an advantage but not a requisite); 

• have a Russian law degree; 

• have at least three years' experience with an international or reputable law firm or an inhouse department; 

• be familiar with the rules of arbitration of major arbitration centers like LCIA and ICC (an advantage but not a requisite); 

• experience in private client work (an advantage but not a requisite); 

• be fluent in Russian and English, both oral and written; 

• have advanced level of IT literacy (knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, ability to touch type, experience of formatting documents); 

• have strong translating, advisory and drafting skills; 

• have a right to work in the UK without restrictions; 

• have high level of self-motivation, self-dependence. 

This position is a zero-hour contract with flexible working hours. The hourly rates vary and will depend on the experience and the results of the interviews and the case study. Part-time students are considered. If you are interested, please email your CV and cover letter in both Russian and English to catherine.swoboda@cislondon.com. 

Please note that while we will do our best to give you feedback, we may not be able to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 business days you may assume you have not been selected this time. Thank you for your interest.