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Arkhat Sayabayev

@arkhatsayabayev

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Senior legal and contracts specialist with 15+ years in complex sectors.

Kazakhstan

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior legal or contracts roles where I can lead procurement and contract strategy, manage disputes, and drive compliance in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.

I am a senior legal and contracts specialist with over 15 years of experience across oil & gas, telecommunications, and public sectors, delivering contract drafting, negotiation, tendering, and claims resolution. I combine hands-on contract administration and procurement supervision with strong skills in arbitration, dispute resolution, SAP (PMMS, PTP), KPI monitoring, and HSE compliance.

Throughout my career I have led legal teams and advised municipal and corporate leadership, managed multimillion-dollar procurements and contracts, and represented organizations in litigation and arbitration. I prioritize risk management, regulatory liaison, and practical solutions that align legal strategy with operational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Legal Support

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Jusan Mobile JSC

Jul 2025 - Present (4 months)

Provide legal oversight of corporate operations, draft and review commercial contracts, lead debt recovery processes and represent the company in litigation and arbitration while supervising procurement compliance and contract administration.

Contract Drafting Debt Recovery Litigation Arbitration Contract Administration Risk Management Negotiation

Chief Legal Counsel

Almaty Veterinary Service

Feb 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Directed legal strategy and oversight of operations, represented the organization in court and settlements, and supervised procurement tenders and contract execution for public services to ensure regulatory compliance.

Legal Strategy Litigation Procurement Tender Management Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

Chief Inspector (Legal & Regulatory)

Office of the Mayor of Almaty

Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year)

Served as legal liaison with law enforcement and regulators, provided legal support for municipal operations, managed court claims, and ensured compliance with urban development and governance regulations.

Municipal Law Litigation Support Compliance Monitoring Claims Management Urban Development Law

Legal Adviser

Essil District Mayor’s Office

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led the district legal department advising on governance, procurement and contracts, drafted regulatory documents, and supported litigation and dispute resolution for municipal authorities.

Contract Review Litigation Support Dispute Resolution Legal Research & Compliance

Chief Inspector (Urban Development)

Office of the Mayor of Almaty

Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Oversaw urban development, land allocation and district inspections, supervised municipal compliance teams, and provided legal support for city-level development projects.

Land Allocation Inspections Municipal Law Regulatory Compliance

Deputy Head

Free Economic Zone 'Astana - New City'

Apr 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Managed industrial park development and construction procurement, coordinated expansion of commercial centers with contractors and regulators, and reviewed and negotiated investment contracts with developers and international partners.

Project Management Procurement Contract Negotiation Stakeholder Management Risk Assessment

Managing Director

Capital City Group LLP

Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years)

Led procurement and legal teams on multimillion-dollar projects, oversaw tendering, contract administration and dispute resolution while ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.

Leadership Procurement Management Contract Administration Dispute Resolution & Compliance Strategic Planning Vendor Management

Contracts Engineer

NCOC B.V.

Mar 2009 - Mar 2012 (3 years)

Facilitated approvals of high-value oil & gas contracts exceeding $20M, developed a centralized contracts database, and monitored contractor performance for HSE and compliance adherence.

Contracts Management HSE Compliance Database Management Risk Management

Corporate Sales Director

Kazsatnet JSC NC

Nov 2007 - Mar 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Directed the 'Digital Cities' infrastructure project, negotiated with international vendors, and managed corporate accounts and government contract negotiations.

Account Management Infrastructure Contract Negotiation Stakeholder Engagement Project Coordination Public Sector Sales

Chief Manager, Administrative Dept.

KazMunayGas JSC NC

Aug 2004 - Nov 2007 (3 years 3 months)

Supervised public procurement and contract administration in the executive office and led cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

Public Procurement Contract Administration Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance Policy Implementation Vendor Management