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Work experience

Senior lawyer

from 09.2017 to now (8 years 5 months)
Depositphotos Inc., Київ (IT)

An international creative content platform and marketplace providing stock photos, videos, vectors, music, and design tools to millions of customers worldwide, operating in 20+ jurisdictions.
•Led legal structuring and expansion across 5+ jurisdictions (EU, UK, US, CIS), directly supporting global growth and culminating in Depositphotos’ acquisition by VistaPrint in 2021
•Drafted, negotiated, and closed 300+ complex commercial agreements annually (including licensing, SaaS, partnership, vendor, API agreements, marketing campaigns, procurement, service agreements, AI-content, and data processing deals), significantly boosting licensing revenue across key markets (+30%)
•Support product launches and scaling (LightField Productions, Bird in Flight, VistaCreate) across IP, privacy, and consumer subscription terms; advise on risk mitigation for new features and markets
•Lead IP/licensing workstreams, including content licensing and AI-related licensing considerations; handle infringement claims, disputes and enforcement support
•Drove organisation-wide compliance initiatives as GDPR lead, implementing data protection policies, KYC/AML procedures, and guiding global marketing campaigns to reduce legal risk
•Managed the company’s full exit from the Russian market in 2022, mitigating regulatory, commercial, and reputational risks while safeguarding corporate assets
•Coordinate multi-jurisdiction matters with external counsel (EU/UK/US/CIS), including corporate structuring, incorporations/liquidations and transaction support
•Oversaw labor and employment law matters (hiring, terminations, immigration) for Cyprus, Ukraine, Poland, and Spain offices, ensuring compliance and timely issue resolution

Senior lawyer

from 11.2016 to 09.2017 (11 months)
Digital Screens, LLC, Київ (ЗМІ, медіа)

•Provided legal counsel to digital TV platforms (Oll.tv and XTRA.TV) on content licensing, broadcasting rights, and digital service compliance
•Drafted and negotiated cross-border agreements (channel distribution, software development, IP licensing, telecom, etc.) across Ukraine, EU, US, and UK markets
•Coordinated corporate structuring initiatives, including the formation and liquidation of business entities in Ukraine and the EU
•Oversaw labor and employment law compliance, managing contracts, policies, and disputes to minimize legal risk
•Advised on intellectual property issues, protecting content rights, and resolving IP disputes effectively
•Maintained corporate governance standards and conducted legal due diligence and risk assessments to support strategic decisions

Legal Counsel

from 03.2011 to 10.2016 (5 years 8 months)
Uaprom, LLC, Київ (IT)

•Acted as the sole in-house legal counsel advising a portfolio of online marketplaces (e.g., prom.ua, zakupki.prom.ua, kabanchik.ua, bigl.ua, satu.kz) on multi-jurisdictional legal matters
•Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated diverse commercial agreements (SaaS agreements, advertising, software development, agency, partnership, service agreements, lease, supply, NDAs, employment contracts)
•Successfully drafted and implemented the first edition of commercial and public procurement rules for zakupki.prom.ua, enabling rapid business growth in a new business direction
•Conducted internal legal audits to assess compliance with laws, policies, and internal procedures
•Supported cross-border market entry strategies and corporate structuring of group entities
•Advised on risk management, contractual risks, regulatory exposure, tax considerations, and internal compliance controls
•Participated in company incorporation procedures and international structuring projects
•Represented the company in Ukrainian courts and coordinated international litigation and regulatory matters with foreign advisors

Lawyer

from 03.2010 to 12.2011 (1 year 10 months)
Law firm Profit-Consul,, Київ (Юриспруденція)

•Provided legal advice and drafted legal documents and opinions on matters assigned by managing partners
•Handled company incorporations, M&A processes, and liquidation procedures
•Represented and defended corporate and individual clients (both residents and non-residents) before governmental authorities and in Ukrainian courts
•Achieved a 95% success rate in litigation cases representing corporate and individual clients

Education

Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge, United Kingdom)

Faculty of Business and Law, Київ
Higher, from 2024 to 2025 (1 year)

LL.M. in International Business and Commercial Law (Distinction). Focus on cross-border commercial transactions, international trade law and dispute resolution, corporate governance, and regulation affecting international business.

Kyiv State Academy of Water Transport

Faculty of Jurisprudence, Specialist in Law, Київ
Higher, from 2004 to 2009 (5 years)

Additional education and certificates

Admitted to the Bar of Ukraine

2019

Knowledge and skills

• MS Office
• 1С
• MS Outlook
• ЛІГА:ЗАКОН
• Jira
• Slack
• Gmail

Language proficiencies

• Ukrainian — fluent
• English — fluent

Additional information

I am a seasoned tech corporate lawyer with over 12 years of experience supporting IT companies across multiple jurisdictions. I hold a Master’s degree in International Business and Commercial Law (Distinction) from Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge, UK), which provides a robust foundation for my practice. I specialise in international transactions and providing comprehensive legal support to tech businesses, ensuring compliance with corporate governance across global markets, including EU, UK, USA, and CIS countries.

My expertise covers a broad range of legal areas related to the tech sector, including:

• Commercial contracts (MSAs, SOWs, SaaS and software development agreements, DPAs, IP and AI-related contracts, procurement and service agreements, NDAs)
• Intellectual property and licensing, including open-source compliance
• Data privacy and protection (GDPR, SCCs, processor terms)
• Regulatory compliance (AML/KYC, sanctions)
• Product counsel, including AdTech and marketing compliance
• M&A, corporate structuring, and strategic transactions
• Legal team leadership and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR
• Enterprise risk management and mitigation
• Dispute resolution and litigation management

With a proven track record across diverse corporate environments, I provide strategic legal counsel that aligns legal risk management with business objectives. I focus on helping companies navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges in a pragmatic way that supports sustainable growth. I am well-positioned to contribute at a senior level within in-house legal teams.

In addition, my exceptional negotiation skills, proven by hundreds of closed high-value deals, perfectly complement the toolkit needed to complete the picture of an ideal in-house lawyer.