This is the 2670th most frequent Russian word.
юрист
Lawyer.
Here, 'юрист' is used in its primary meaning as a professional term for someone practicing law.
Юрист помог клиенту составить контракт.
The lawyer helped the client to draft a contract.
'Юрист' is used to represent the intended profession someone aspires to acquire.
Он хочет стать юристом после окончания университета.
He wants to become a lawyer after graduating from university.
The word 'юрист' functions to describe the role and responsibilities within an organizational context.