Senior Associate

TABIA LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join their legal team, working in close collaboration with one of our key clients — a major player in Armenia’s defense and high-tech sector. This is a full-time, onsite role based at the client’s premises, involving dynamic legal work in a mission-driven, public-sector-aligned environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in corporate and regulatory law and a proven ability to navigate internal legal workflows, preferably within or in partnership with public institutions or agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for internal regulatory, licensing, procurement, and compliance matters

• Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial, inter-agency, research and development, and licensing agreements.

• Coordinate legal aspects of grant programs, technology partnerships, and research initiatives

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on public procurement rules, innovation funding, intellectual property, and related matters.

• Liaise with institutional stakeholders, regulators, and technical teams to ensure legal oversight and risk management.

• Support legal aspects of innovation project evaluation, public-private partnerships, and sensitive contractual matters.

• Contribute to internal legal procedure development in line with public-sector practices.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

• Law degree from a recognized university (LL.B or equivalent).

• 2–5+ years of legal experience, including in corporate law, administrative law, defense contracting, or public procurement.

• Prior experience working with or advising public institutions, state-affiliated bodies, or regulated entities is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) evaluation frameworks, including legal oversight of R&D project lifecycles, innovation financing, and the integration of TRL assessments in state-supported programs.

• Understanding of relevant standards and compliance frameworks, including ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001) and GOST standards, and their application to legal documentation, quality assurance, and regulatory obligations in high-tech and defense sectors.

• Knowledge of Armenian legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to public-private partnerships, dual-use technologies, or innovation policy.

• Excellent legal drafting, research, and communication skills.

• Fluency in Armenian, English, and Russian is required.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to operate in a structured, compliance-driven environment with internal oversight mechanisms.

• Commitment to long-term professional development and supporting legally complex, nationally significant programs.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, official employment through TABIA LLC.

• Onsite placement at client’s premises, in a secure and professionally structured environment.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Medical insurance after the probation period.

• Opportunity to engage in high-impact national initiatives with international exposure.

• A long-term role with professional development, trust, and continuity.

• Supportive team and access to experienced senior legal professionals at TABIA.

About TABIA LLC:

TABIA LLC is a boutique legal and transaction advisory firm based in Yerevan, Armenia. We focus on providing strategic legal services to clients operating across finance, technology, and complex regulatory sectors. Our lawyers work on a broad range of cross-border and high-stakes matters, delivering results with precision, responsiveness, and insight.