ABOUT BOND STONE · CAREERS
Careers at Bond Stone
Bond Stone International Law Firm is ranked Legal 500 EMEA Top Tier and IFLR1000 Market Leader in Kazakhstan, with offices in Almaty, Astana, Bishkek, Chicago, Kyiv, and Tashkent (Modera Business Centre). We recruit lawyers and legal professionals who want to build a career in international legal work in Central Asia.
Bond Stone is a practitioner-led firm: every matter is overseen by a senior lawyer, and we do not run large associate pools. Lawyers who join work alongside partners on live transactions and regulatory mandates, including cross-border M&A, AIFC licensing, foreign investment structuring, dispute resolution, and tax advisory matters across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
What We Look For
Academic background
Law degree from a recognised university — Kazakh State Law University, KazNU, KIMEP, or international law schools. LL.M. from a common law jurisdiction is an advantage for AIFC and cross-border practice. Strong academic record required.
Languages
English is the working language of Bond Stone's international practice — written and spoken fluency is required for all positions. Russian is required for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan-focused roles. Kazakh is an advantage for Almaty and Astana positions. Chinese is a significant advantage, given the firm's work for Chinese investors.
Practice focus
Bond Stone recruits across its core practice areas: M&A and corporate transactions; foreign investment and regulatory licensing; AIFC/AFSA matters; dispute resolution and arbitration; employment law; tax advisory; and data protection. Candidates with specific transactional or regulatory experience in these areas are prioritised.
Commercial orientation
Bond Stone's clients are mainly international investors and companies. Lawyers are expected to understand how legal advice connects to commercial objectives, as well as the technical legal position. Clear and precise English is assessed at interview.
Autonomy and accountability
Bond Stone is a lean firm with no large back-office layer between lawyers and client work. It suits candidates who want to take ownership of matters and develop client relationships, under partner supervision.
Open Positions
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Associate — Corporate & M&A Almaty · Full-time Supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, corporate restructuring, and commercial contract work across Bond Stone's Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan practice. 2+ years PQE. English/Russian essential. |
Associate — AIFC & Digital Assets Astana / Almaty · Full-time AIFC entity formation, AFSA licensing applications, AIFC Court proceedings, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of AIFC law or English common law background preferred. English fluency essential. |
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Associate — Dispute Resolution Almaty · Full-time International arbitration, enforcement of foreign judgments, debt collection proceedings, and AIFC Court matters. Litigation or arbitration experience required. English/Russian essential. |
Associate — Uzbekistan Practice Tashkent · Full-time M&A, foreign investment, corporate formation, and tax advisory across Bond Stone's Uzbekistan practice. Uzbek law background required. English fluency essential; Russian required. |
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Legal Intern Almaty / Astana / Tashkent · Part-time or Full-time Legal research, document drafting support, and transaction assistance across Bond Stone's practice areas. Final-year law students and recent graduates. English/Russian required. Paid internship. |
Speculative Applications All Offices · Ongoing Bond Stone considers strong speculative applications from experienced lawyers at all levels. If you have relevant Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, AIFC, or cross-border transactional experience and are interested in the firm, send your CV and a covering note to [email protected]. |
What Bond Stone Offers
Why Join Bond Stone
Live transactional work from the start
Ranked Legal 500 EMEA Top Tier and IFLR1000 Market Leader
AIFC practice — English common law exposure alongside Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan law
Multi-office, multi-jurisdiction — Almaty, Astana, Bishkek, Chicago, Kyiv, Tashkent
International client base — Chinese, European, Gulf, US, and CIS investors
Competitive compensation — salary, performance-based bonus, professional development support
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief covering note to [email protected]. Please state the position you are applying for, your office preference, and your language competencies. We review all applications and aim to respond to shortlisted candidates within five business days.