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Vladyslav Lazko

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |GOVERNANCE
Kyiv, Ukraine | Open to remote | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)|
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Legal and Public Administration Professional with over 7 years of experience in local government, legal affairs,
public-sector administration and organisational coordination.

Experienced in managing a local government legal department, supervising a team of five legal assistants,
preparing legal documentation and official correspondence, and coordinating with public authorities and
stakeholders. Holds a Master's degree in Law and has additional professional experience in employment services
and client support in Ireland.

Combines a strong legal background with practical experience in public administration, team coordination,
regulatory procedures and institutional communication.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

● Public Administration and Local Government
● Legal Research and Documentation
● Legal Correspondence and Official Reporting
● Administrative and Regulatory Procedures
● Governance and Institutional Coordination
● Team Leadership and Supervision
● Records Management and Archiving
● Stakeholder and Public Communication
● Case Management and Client Support

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employment Caseworker
Turas Nua, Ireland | March 2025 – April 2026

● Provided individual support to clients in employment-related matters and job-seeking activities.
● Managed client case files and maintained accurate records and progress documentation.
● Assisted clients with CV preparation, job applications and interview preparation.
● Monitored client progress and coordinated administrative follow-up.

● Worked within established performance targets, procedures and deadlines.

Legal Consultant (Self-Employed)
Kyiv, Ukraine | April 2023 – April 2024

● Prepared legal documents, formal letters, official requests and grant applications for charitable
organisations.
● Provided legal and administrative support to clients.
● Maintained case files and relevant legal documentation.
● Liaised with clients and local authorities on legal and administrative matters.
● Supported the preparation and submission of documentation requiring accuracy and timely follow-up.

Head of Legal Department
Pechenez Settlement Council, Kharkiv Region, Ukraine | January 2021 – April 2023

● Led the legal department within a local government authority.
● Organised and supervised the department's daily activities and workload.
● Supervised a team of five legal assistants.
● Prepared legal documents, official correspondence and reports.
● Managed departmental archives, legal records and meeting documentation.
● Coordinated communication and information exchange with public authorities and relevant
stakeholders.
● Ensured the timely and accurate completion of departmental tasks.

Legal Consultant
Pisochyn Settlement Council, Kharkiv Region, Ukraine | April 2017 – August 2020

● Provided legal and administrative support within a local government authority.
● Maintained legal files, official records and administrative documentation.
● Assisted with contract reviews and administrative procedures.
● Collected and organised information for legal and operational purposes.
● Communicated with members of the public regarding administrative matters.

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ELECTORAL COMMISSION EXPERIENCE

Chairman of the Territorial Election Commission
Pisochyn Settlement Territorial Election Commission, Kharkiv Region, Ukraine | August 2020 – December
2020

Local Elections

● Chaired the Territorial Election Commission responsible for the administration of local elections.
● Led and supervised approximately 200 election staff.
● Oversaw electoral procedures in accordance with Ukrainian electoral legislation.
● Coordinated operational activities, election reporting and budget administration.
● Represented the Commission in communications with public authorities and relevant stakeholders.

Member of Territorial Election Commissions
Pisochyn Settlement Territorial Election Commission, Kharkiv Region, Ukraine | 2018–2019

Local Elections

● Participated in the organisation and administration of local electoral processes.
● Contributed to the implementation of electoral procedures in accordance with Ukrainian electoral
legislation.
● Participated in Commission meetings and decision-making within the scope of assigned
responsibilities.

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EDUCATION
● Master's Degree in Law (LLM), with Honours
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Ukraine | 2012–2018

● Administrative, Finance and Information Law
Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, Ukraine | 2021–2022

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● ILM Award in Leadership & Management — Cork ETB, Ireland | March–May 2025
● Business English Course — Open Doors Initiative / AllTalk Training, Ireland | May–June 2025
● QQI Level 4 Customer Service — Cork College of FET, Ireland | March–April 2025
● English Language Course (B1 Level) — Cork College of FET, Ireland | October 2024–April 2025

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LANGUAGES

● Ukrainian — Native
● Russian — Native
● English — B2

References available upon request