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Valeriya Zaremska

International IT Lawyer | Senior Legal Counsel
Date of Birth: July 24, 1986
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Location: Ukraine (available for remote work worldwide)

Professional Summary
Experienced International IT Lawyer with over 15 years of expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, GDPR compliance, and cross-border legal operations. Skilled in contract negotiations, data protection, IT law, tax residency matters, and business structuring across multiple jurisdictions (Ukraine, USA, UK, EU, CIS). Proven ability to provide legal guidance to startups, IT companies, and game developers, ensuring full compliance with international regulations.

Education
• KROK University (September 2006 – November 2009)
• Specialization: Law • Qualification: Lawyer
• Kiev College of Hotel Management (September 2003 – July 2006)
• Specialization: Law • Qualification: Junior Lawyer

Additional Education & Certifications
• Legal IT Group – IT Law Courses (2022, 2024)
• University “Ukraine” (September 2012 – October 2013) – Psychologist
• English Yes – English Language Courses (September 2016 – March 2017)
• School of Market Economics – Accounting Courses (“1C: Accounting 8.2”) (June 2017 – October 2017)

Professional Qualifications
• Licensed Attorney (Ukraine)
• Expert in Intellectual Property Protection (Ukraine, USA, EU)
• Driver’s License (Category B)

Technical Skills
• LegalTech & Compliance Software: Contract Management Systems, Data Protection Tools, Trademark Databases
• Software: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Liga, 1C
• Languages: Ukrainian (native), English (Upper-Intermediate)

Work Experience
Go Interactive!
Senior Legal Counsel (June 2021 – January 2025)
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts with clients and contractors in IT and tech industries
• Preparation and signing of NDAs, SaaS agreements, service contracts, lease and insurance agreements
• Business structuring & registration (Individual Entrepreneur, LLCs in Ukraine, USA, UK, Estonia, and other jurisdictions)
• Cross-border legal support for IT businesses (Ukraine, USA, UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Montenegro, Georgia, Spain, Estonia)
• Legal consultation on military mobilization, tax residency, and GDPR compliance
• Trademark & IP protection (Ukraine, USA, EU)
• Internal compliance management and maintaining corporate legal registers

ARTBOOKS Publishing House
Legal Counsel (March 2020 – March 2021)
• Full legal support for IT and publishing businesses (IP, tax, civil, commercial law)
• Drafting and reviewing publishing, licensing, and distribution contracts
• Preparing and managing foreign economic contracts for international publishing and software development
• Internal legal compliance and risk management
• Translation of legal documents (contracts, claims, reports)

Alfa Kids
Legal Counsel (September 2017 – February 2020)
• Legal support for EdTech & publishing projects (online/offline educational materials, software development)
• Registration of trademarks, copyrights, software products in Ukraine and internationally
• Legal due diligence and corporate restructuring
• GDPR compliance audits and privacy policies for digital products
• Internal legal documentation & risk mitigation strategies

Self-Employed Solicitor
(September 2015 – September 2017)
• Business incorporation and legal structuring for IT startups (Ukraine, USA, EU)
• Contract law consulting (software licensing, SaaS agreements, partnership agreements)
• Trademark and copyright registration in Ukraine, the USA, and Europe
• GDPR consulting for tech companies and online platforms
• Legal support in matters related to the recovery and payment of remuneration, including bank deposits, royalties, and cryptocurrency refunds

GSC Game World
Legal Counsel (June 2009 – September 2015)
• Full legal support for an international game development company
• Drafting and reviewing publisher agreements, licensing contracts, and IP protection strategies...
• Trademark and copyright registration & enforcement in Ukraine, USA, and Europe
• Negotiating foreign economic contracts for digital and physical game distribution
• Cooperation with international law firms and patent attorneys
Key Expertise Areas
✔ IT & Tech Law – Legal support for startups, SaaS companies, game developers
✔ Intellectual Property Law – Trademarks, copyrights, software licensing
✔ Data Protection & GDPR Compliance – Privacy policies, compliance audits
✔ International Business Law – Cross-border contracts, tax structuring
✔ Corporate Law & Business Structuring – Company formation, legal entity management
✔ Contract Law – NDAs, service agreements, software development contracts

Personal Qualities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
• Ability to work in fast-paced international environments
• High attention to detail and risk assessment expertise