AliExpress Russia is seeking a Legal Counsel (Marketplace, New Category Research, General commerce).
The position will support e-commerce B2C marketplace business of Aliexpress platform.
Main Responsibilities:
Counseling on a broad range of legal related matters, including marketplace, e-commerce, regulatory, commercial and compliance matters;
Reviewing and drafting general contracts, including online marketplace user terms, services, agency and bonus agreements with marketplace sellers, contracts with marketplace partners, suppliers of goods for B2C store, software license contracts, goods sales agreements, NDAs, Integrity agreements etc.;
Conducting legal research on opening new product categories of products for marketplace, on payments, logistics, marketplace related issues, and also on data privacy and intellectual property laws;
Advising the various business units on new projects for marketplace, including integrations with partners, review from Legal of new R&D developments, modules, applications;
Working with external lawyers, making small tender requests, control of performance of external counsel;
Proactive solutions and suggestions to further improve the functioning of Legal and other departments.
Job Requirements:
At least 3 years of strong and solid experience practicing Russian laws related to marketplace, payments, e-commerce, logistics, IP in an in-house legal department or in a law firm.
Prior extensive experience of legal research on various product categories regulation, including requirements to products listing, promotion, marketing for aggregator or e-commerce.
Russian language proficiency essential. English language proficiency, including strong legal English. Legal drafting in English is a must.
Ability to manage outside counsel.
Open-mindedness and tolerance, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional business judgment, with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice to internal clients and business teams.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, high level of communication, strong social skills; high energy and the ability to interface with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels.
Be prepared when needed to give advice that is urgent, be ready to grow out of your comfort zone and outperform in a start-up culture.
Ability to work independently and to multi-task in ambiguous and fast-paced work environment.
Good time management and ability to combine work from home (~50%) with work in the office (~50%).
