Corporate Counsel

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

Franklin Templeton is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Corporate Counsel to join our team in Tashkent, Uzbekistan reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel. The successful candidate will serve as Corporate Secretary of UzNIF as the company prepares for an expected dual listing on the TSE (Tashkent Stock Exchange) and LSE (London Stock Exchange). The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, including proficiency in handling state authority interactions.

• Serve as Corporate Secretary to UzNIF's Supervisory Board and its committees, including coordinating work plans, agendas, notices, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, and action tracking

• Serve as Secretary to UzNIF’s General Shareholders Meetings, including coordinating agendas, notices, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, and action tracking

• Maintain governance records and registers, and support disclosure and listing-related compliance for UzNIF's expected dual listing on the TSE and LSE, liaising with management, shareholders, regulators, and external advisers

• Support the Senior Corporate Counsel in corporate and related transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating internal rules and contracts

• Assist with regulatory compliance, filings, registrations, and interactions with Uzbek governmental and regulatory authorities

• Prepare and review legal documentation in Uzbek, Russian, and English, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws and regulations

• Conduct detailed legal research on Uzbek legislation, providing analyses and summaries to support legal decision-making

• Provide advice on legal matters relevant to corporate governance, corporate affairs, disclosure obligations, and interactions with regulators

• Assist in managing relationships with external legal advisors and stakeholders

• Support the preparation and organization of Franklin Templeton participant meetings, including preparing resolutions and materials.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in corporate law, preferably gained within a reputable law firm, and a dual-listed company

• Demonstrated experience interacting with regulatory bodies and state authorities, including managing legal filings, disclosures and registrations

• Experience in cross-border legal matters

• Experience or familiarity with financial services, capital markets, investment or private equity sectors is preferred

Education & certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Specialist’s Degree in Law from one of a recognized leading university

• Preferences will be given to lawyers qualified to practice law in Uzbekistan.  However, candidates qualified in comparable jurisdictions will also be considered

Soft Skills:

• Uzbek and/or Russian professional language skills

• Fluent professional proficiency in English (oral and written), Russian and preferably Uzbek with the ability to utilize legal terminology accurately

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

• High ethical standards, integrity, and professional responsibility

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.