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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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