Lawyer

Company Description ASHUR Law Firm is an independent, internationally oriented law firm based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, advising foreign investors, international companies, and law firms on complex legal and regulatory matters in Uzbekistan. The firm combines strong local insight with practical understanding of how investment and regulated projects are structured, negotiated, and implemented. Its lawyers support clients through the full lifecycle of projects, from market entry and investment structuring to operations, transactions, and dispute resolution. Core practice areas include foreign investment, government relations, corporate and M&A, EPC and construction, energy and infrastructure, mining and natural resources, project development, tax and regulatory matters, commercial disputes, and international arbitration. ASHUR frequently collaborates with international law firms and multidisciplinary advisory teams, focusing on matters where legal analysis must be integrated with business, regulatory, and practical project considerations.Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Lawyer role based in Tashkent. The Lawyer will advise international and local clients on Uzbek law across core practice areas, including foreign investment, corporate and M&A, project development, energy and infrastructure, and regulatory matters. Daily work includes drafting and reviewing contracts and transaction documents, preparing legal opinions and memoranda, and conducting in-depth legal and regulatory research. The role involves representing clients in negotiations with government authorities and counterparties, supporting dispute resolution and arbitration matters, and coordinating with international law firms and other professional advisers on cross-border projects. The Lawyer will also monitor legislative developments, contribute to internal know-how, and help ensure that client advice is accurate, commercially focused, and aligned with the practical realities of implementing projects in Uzbekistan.Qualifications Strong capabilities in legal research, analysis, and drafting of contracts, opinions, and transactional documentation.Experience in corporate, commercial, and investment law, including foreign investment, corporate and M&A, and project development matters.Knowledge of regulatory, tax, and government relations issues relevant to energy, infrastructure, construction, and other regulated sectors.Skills in dispute resolution and advocacy, including commercial litigation and international arbitration, with the ability to prepare case strategies and submissions.Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Uzbek and Russian; strong professional proficiency in English for cross-border work.Ability to work collaboratively with international law firms and multidisciplinary advisory teams while managing local workstreams and deadlines.Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university; advanced legal qualifications and admission to practice in Uzbekistan are highly beneficial.Demonstrated attention to detail, sound professional judgment, ethical conduct, and the ability to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal role dealing with investment, corporate, or regulatory projects in Uzbekistan is an advantage.