Mr. Yakubkhodjaev is the Dean of the Faculty of International Law at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He is a Chairholder of the UWED's WTO Chair.

Furthermore, Mr. Yakubkhodjaev is engaged in teaching and legal research at the UNESCO’s Chair on International Law and Human Rights of the UWED. He also has an extensive background and expertise in legal consulting (Norma-Hamkor LLC, Coca-Cola Beverages Uzbekistan Ltd), legislative drafting, organization of elections, and project implementation (UNDP/GEF, TEMPUS, ERASMUS+).