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Work experience

Legal & Regulatory Consultant (independent practice)

from 02.2024 to now (2 years)

- Draft internal policies, compliance procedures, and regulatory documentation aligned with operational and governance needs.
- Analyze regulatory frameworks and identify risks, providing actionable recommendations for process optimization.
- Lead research projects: conduct impact assessments, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
- Review contracts and supporting documents to identify gaps and propose practical adjustments that mitigate risk.
- Apply OSINT and compliance mapping tools to support due diligence and informed decision-making.

Key achievement (2024): worked as a legal advisor (under NDA) within a cross-functional team on regulatory transformation. Produced research and policy analysis that informed process improvements and compliance strategies. Contributed to preparing a regulatory framework expected to enhance efficiency by 20–30% and streamline decision-making by up to 40%.

Legal & Compliance Analyst (direct report to managing partner)

from 11.2021 to 11.2023 (2 years)
Law Firm LEXPOWER LLC (Comprehensive legal advisory for business), Київ (Юриспруденція)

-Researched and analyzed regulatory frameworks, assessing risks and preparing recommendations for legal and operational improvements.
- Drafted and reviewed compliance documents, policies, and legal proposals to support decision-making and minimize uncertainty.
- Coordinated cross-functional research projects, ensuring analytical consistency and practical outcomes.
- Evaluated regulatory initiatives through impact assessments and alignment reviews.
- Prepared concise reports and briefs with actionable findings to guide internal strategy and external positioning.
- Contributed analytical input during working group sessions on policy development and implementation.

Key achievement (2022): provided research and policy expertise within a USAID-funded initiative. The work supported reforms adopted in 2024 and informed proposals considered in 2025.

Digital Regulation Analyst

from 07.2020 to 09.2021 (1 year 3 months)
MDT (Mincifra), Київ (IT)

- Managed preparation and review of regulatory documents in the digital sector, ensuring compliance with operational and legal standards.
- Conducted legal and comparative analysis of EU digital regulations, translating findings into practical implementation proposals for Ukraine.
- Coordinated with international stakeholders (incl. EU4Digital) to align digital initiatives with compliance and regulatory objectives.
- Prepared legal briefs and coordination memos to support decision-making in digital transformation projects.

Key achievement: designed and introduced a Gantt-based task tracking system that improved coordination across cross-functional teams. The tool was adopted as a working standard and remains part of my project management approach today.

Legal Operations Lead (interim team lead)

from 10.2019 to 06.2020 (9 months)
SMDC, Київ (Медицина, охорона здоров'я, аптеки)

- Coordinated a 5-person legal support team, managing workflows and ensuring the timely delivery of compliance-related documentation.
- Drafted and reviewed internal policies, regulations, and operational documents to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed contracts and agreements, identifying risks and providing recommendations to mitigate exposure in a regulated industry.
- Prepared legal reviews and summaries to support management decisions and maintain compliance consistency.
- Conducted procedural and legal reviews to ensure internal documentation adhered to sectoral standards.
- Provided legal advice to management on documentation, procedural matters, and compliance within a highly regulated environment.

Legal & Regulatory Policy Advisor

from 09.2013 to 10.2019 (6 years 2 months)
MoE, Київ (Консалтинг, бухгалтерія, аудит)

- Coordinated development of regulatory initiatives across full project cycles - from drafting to adoption. Contributed to deregulatory laws 191 & 289 (2015), which improved Ukraine’s Doing Business ranking by +13 positions in 2016.
- Conducted in-depth legal research and delivered expert analysis in stakeholder discussions and interagency working groups.
- Monitored regulatory changes and assessed the implementation impact of newly adopted legal frameworks.
- Advised reform working groups (investor protection & international trade), progressing from coordination tasks to full expert participation. Supported policy structuring and implementation across cross-functional teams.

Education

Київський національний університет ім. Т. Г. Шевченка

Інститут міжнародних відносин, спеціальність - міжнародне право, Київ
Higher, from 2006 to 2009 (3 years)

Магістр міжнародного права

Київський національний університет ім. Т. Г. Шевченка

Юридичний факультет, спеціальність - право, Київ
Higher, from 2001 to 2006 (5 years)

Бакалавр права

Київський національний університет ім. Т. Г. Шевченка

Економічний факультет, спеціальність - фінанси, Київ
Higher, from 2000 to 2006 (6 years)

Магістр економічних наук

Additional education and certificates

Google Project Management Certificate

березень - серпень 2023
Certificate

Legal English Speaking Club

лютий - березень 2023
Certificate

International Mediation Training for Ukrainians

вересень - грудень 2023
Certificate

Critical Thinking and Advocacy in a Free Society

жовтень 2023 - квітень 2024
Certificate

Accession Negotiations on Ukraine’s Membership in the EU

липень - серпень 2024
Certificate

Knowledge and skills

• Project management
• Agile
• Scrum
• Change management
• Risk management
• Project planning
• Tracking implementation
• Leadership
• Team coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Independent decision-making
• Regulatory research
• Strategic analysis
• Compliance management
• Policy & legal drafting (60+ documents)
• Jira
• Asana
• Slack
• Google Workspace
• MS Office
• LegalTech platforms
• Client-oriented communication
• Risk assessment
• Business process analysis

Language proficiencies

• Ukrainian — fluent
• English — fluent
• German — average
• Chinese — average
• Polish — beginner

References

Volodymyr Semenikhin

Volodymyr Semenikhin

Additional information

- 10+ years of experience in compliance-driven environments, with a focus on process optimization, regulatory analysis, and decision-making efficiency.
- Strong expertise in risk management, compliance, and digital governance; regularly enhance skills through professional webinars and expert communities.
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, supporting risk-informed decision-making in complex projects.
- Skilled in project coordination and digital collaboration tools (Asana, Jira, Slack, Teams, Google Workspace), ensuring efficient workflows and transparent documentation.
- Confident user of AI-powered research tools for regulatory assessments, scenario planning, and strategic analysis.