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Junior oligarch wanted by captaineclectic
I represent a closely-held financial interest that needs some new blood. Duties include signing documents, being deposed, and denying everything. Deposits that are, legally, not wages will be made in our name in off-shore trusts that name you as a beneficiary.
Required skills include lack of conscience, skill with miniature giraffes, passing conversational skills in Arabic, Spanish, and/or Russian, a strong stomach, and willingness to spend some time in jail for contempt if necessary. Promotion to senior oligarch is possible should the less-attractive daughters of the principals find you appealing.