Tetyana

Tetyana Rudak
Legal Counsel | Advocate (Ukraine)
Aleja Wyścigowa 4/58
Warsaw 02-681
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced legal professional with over 10 years of practice in civil, commercial, and
employment law, including in-house and advisory roles. Proven track record in contract drafting
and negotiation, legal risk assessment, and providing business-oriented legal support.

Background includes work with international organizations and direct experience within the
Ryanair group, offering a strong understanding of corporate structures, internal processes, and
cross-border legal environments.

Fluent in English, German, and Polish, with the ability to operate effectively in international and
multicultural settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ryanair (German and Austrian market)

Legal Associate
Dec 2023 – Present

 Manage legal claims and oversee end-to-end case handling
 Draft and review court documents and alternative dispute resolution submissions
 Prepare legal strategies and supporting documentation based on evidence analysis
 Communicate with courts, legal representatives, and regulatory bodies
 Ensure compliance with internal procedures and service standards
 Handle high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
 Gain in-depth understanding of internal legal processes and operational structure within
the Ryanair group

Self-employed / Law Practice (Ukraine)

Advocate
Sep 2019 – Dec 2023

 Provided legal advice to individuals and businesses in civil, commercial, and
employment law
 Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, including service agreements and
commercial arrangements
 Represented clients in court proceedings and pre-trial dispute resolution
  Conducted legal risk assessments and developed practical legal solutions
 Advised on liability issues and dispute strategies

Federal Ministry of the Interior (Austria) – Austrian Embassy in Kyiv

Assistant to Liaison Officer
Oct 2021 – Mar 2023

 Translated legal, judicial, and law enforcement documentation
 Supported international cooperation in legal and security matters
 Participated in high-level meetings and provided legal-linguistic support
 Coordinated delegation visits and cross-border cooperation activities

BDO Business Services

Knowledge Manager
Nov 2019 – Mar 2020

 Developed and implemented knowledge management strategies
 Delivered internal training and advisory support
 Built internal processes for knowledge sharing and team development

King Danylo University

Vice-Rector for International Affairs
Aug 2015 – Aug 2019

Head of International Department
May 2015 – Aug 2019

 Managed international partnerships and institutional cooperation
 Led strategic projects, including grant funding and international programs
 Supervised teams and coordinated cross-border initiatives
 Negotiated agreements with foreign institutions

Forstwirtschaft Kara e.G. (Germany)

Legal Advisor / Representative
Dec 2013 – May 2015

 Advised on commercial transactions and liability issues
 Drafted and negotiated contracts
 Developed legal strategies and assessed litigation risks
 Represented the company in negotiations
EDUCATION
 LL.M. Eur., University of Würzburg (Germany), 2007–2010
 Master’s Degree, International Economic Relations, Ivan Franko National University of
Lviv, 2003–2007

QUALIFICATIONS
 Licensed Advocate, Member of the Ukrainian National Bar Association

LANGUAGES
 Ukrainian – Native
 English – Fluent
 German – Fluent
 Polish – Fluent

KEY SKILLS
 Contract drafting and negotiation
 Civil, commercial, and employment law
 Legal risk assessment
 Litigation and dispute resolution
 Corporate legal support
 Stakeholder communication
 Cross-border legal environments