Senior Corporate/M&A Lawyer (Senior Associate / Counsel)

KPMG Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/M&A professional to join its team in Kazakhstan (Astana) at the Senior Associate / Counsel level.

About us

KPMG Law Kazakhstan provides legal support on low- to mid-cap M&A transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, and privatizations. We advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate law matters, including corporate governance, joint ventures, D&O liability, and international and domestic restructuring projects.

KPMG Law Kazakhstan is part of the KPMG Global Legal Services network, which spans over 80 jurisdictions and includes more than 2,700 professionals worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Structuring and supporting M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating key transaction documents (e.g., SHAs, SPAs, option agreements, security documents, disclosure letters)
• Providing complex legal advice on transactions and reorganizations at pre- and post-closing stages
• Leading legal due diligence workstreams and managing corporate procedures
• Advising on various aspects of Kazakhstan commercial and corporate law
• Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
• Coaching, mentoring, and managing the performance of junior team members
• Ensuring the quality and consistency of legal advice and deliverables
• Contributing to the firm’s business development and marketing initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm
• Proven experience in corporate/M&A, including the ability to independently manage transactions, draft transaction documents, and support high-stake negotiations with minimal supervision
• Strong academic background in Kazakhstan business and corporate law
• Knowledge of English law and/or relevant qualification is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines, as well as to lead teams and develop junior lawyers
• Fluent English
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• UK or US LL.M. degree is an advantage

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop and lead cross-border work across the 8 jurisdictions in Caspian, Central Asia, and Middle East region
• Significant exposure to international M&A transactions and complex legal matters
• Participation in multidisciplinary projects alongside KPMG Deal Advisory, Consulting, and Audit teams
• Opportunity to lead and further develop an already assembled high-performing team of lawyers
• Transparent and merit-based career progression
• Structured professional development within KPMG Global Legal Services network