Olena

Profile __________
Accomplished and highly motivated legal professional with over 13 years of diverse legal experience, including corporate, family, banking, and international commercial law. Licensed by the Ukrainian National Bar Association, with a strong track record of handling complex litigation, drafting contracts, and delivering strategic legal advice to both individual and business clients. Extensive court representation experience across all levels in Ukraine, along with two years of international legal support experience in the United Kingdom. In the UK, supported Ukrainian nationals under visa schemes, drafted over 100 legal documents, and collaborated with local administrative services, gaining practical insight into British legal procedures and client care standards. Known for strong legal writing, analytical skills, multilingual communication, and ability to navigate cross-border legal issues. Now seeking to contribute legal expertise to a respected Ukrainian law firm while applying the best international legal practices.
Skills
• Lawyer’s License by Ukrainian National Bar Association: 31.07.2020
• PQE 4 years
• Legal drafting & document management
• Case research & litigation support
• strong verbal and communication skills
• active listening skills
• leadership
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines requires strong organizational and time management skills.
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• advanced English language
• excellent written communication skills
• work well under pressure
• Full UK Driving Licence (since 2010, Category B)

Languages
Ukrainian – Native language
Russian – Fluent
English -Advanced

Education
- Master of Laws (LLM), Kiev National Economic University – International Legal Regulation of the Economy, Kyiv, Ukraine
- British Council (UK), 2024
- Virtual ESOL and Employability Program
Employment History
Solicitor (Ukrainian community in Basingstoke), Basingstoke, United Kingdom
(2023-2025, remote)
• Authored legal documents like briefs, contracts, and wills on behalf of clients
• Legal support Ukrainian who moved to Uk with visa schemes, property, family area
• Legal advices in immigration family and property law
• Provided ongoing legal support to SMEs on contracts, compliance, and licensing
• Drafted over 100 commercial contracts annually, ensuring full compliance with Ukrainian and EU legislation

Lawyer (specialization in Banking, Family and Inheritance Law) LTD Yurliga
Law Firm Bila Tserkva, Kiev region,Ukraine (2012-2022)
• Analysis of judicial practice and changes in legislation.
• Claim work.
• Writing consultations on banking, family, inheritance and the application of this legislation.
• Representation of the client's interests in first, appellate and cassation courts
• Business trips
• Legal support of legal entities

Lawyer – ( international economic law, European Union law)
LTD Astero,Kiev, Ukraine (2010-2012)
International law firm
• Drafting and approval of civil and economic contracts, including foreign trade
• Advising and explaining legislation when concluding extraordinary contracts and disputes arise for residents and foreign customers and business trip to New York USA, Georgia, Czech Republic, Austria.
• Corporate work. Full legal support of corporate activities of residents and non-residents.. Legal audit of companies - analysis of corporate activities, labor and contractual relations..
• Work with state and regulatory authorities ( prosecutor's office, police).

Judge’s Assistant
Pechersk Court , Kiev, Ukraine (2009-2010)
• Organize and analyze research data related to legal decisions, statutes, articles and codes
• Prepare briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, pleadings, and real estate closing statements
• Arrange exhibits for upcoming trials

Certifications
• MS Office Suite
• Legal Law (Ukrainian & International Context)
Additional Information
Right to work in the UK: Yes (Extension Permission Visa)
LinkedIn profile available upon request
• Legal research
• Drafting affidavits, witness statements, and legal notices
• Cross-border legal coordination and multilingual communication
• Case and document management (digital & paper-based)
• Strong knowledge confidentiality handling
• Client care and legal empathy in sensitive family cases
• Minute-taking and meeting documentation
• Prioritising high-volume workloads under pressure
• Proofreading legal documents with high accuracy
• Familiarity with UK legal terminology and procedure

Key Achievements
• Represented clients in over 500 court proceedings with successful outcomes in civil, economic, administrative cases.
• Provided legal support to over 120 Ukrainian nationals in the UK during the relocation and integration process.
• Conducted legal audits and ensured compliance for Ukrainian SMEs and international companies