Олександр

Oleksandr Melnyk
Lawyer | IT Legal Advisor | IP & Tax Compliance Expert
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SUMMARY

Experienced legal professional with 15+ years of leadership across IT, agribusiness, tax,
manufacturing, and logistics sectors in international environments. Specializes in digital
projects, intellectual property, tax structuring, and AI compliance. Proven track record in cross-
border transactions, GDPR implementation, KYC/CRS advisory, and Diia City legal integration.

SKILLS

B2B Contract Drafting & Negotiation (UA/EN)
IP & Digital Law: licensing, NDA/NCA, ownership structures
Tax Compliance: tax residency, CFC, permanent establishment (PE), CRS
AI Law & Governance: EU AI Act, GDPR, DPIA, model documentation
Legal Compliance: KYC, UBO, Diia City legal structuring
International Transportation & Customs Law: trade contract support, logistics, customs clearance
advisory
Litigation & Arbitration: representation in civil, commercial, administrative courts and
international arbitration (incl. ICAC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Legal Department
VEKA Ukraine | Manufacturing Company
Jan 2015 – Present | Managed 3+ people
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Built the legal department from scratch, designing and implementing workflows, document
management systems, and compliance procedures.
Successfully closed all legacy litigation, reducing legal exposure to zero.
Recovered 100% of outstanding receivables through litigation and strategic negotiation.
Drafted and implemented internal regulations to standardize production and operational
processes.
Oversaw international trade contracts and licensing agreements; represented the company in
domestic and international courts, including arbitration tribunals.
Managed tax disputes and debt restructuring, achieving favorable resolutions.
Delivered full-cycle corporate legal support, including legal due diligence and regulatory
compliance.
Secured work permits for foreign employees and coordinated legal operations across
departments.
 Legal Counsel
7X Media
Feb 2020 – Present
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Established and optimized all legal processes, ensuring full compliance with Ukrainian and
international standards.
Drafted and executed all employment and client contracts (NDAs, NCAs, service agreements, IP
transfers).
Developed legal templates and internal policies, reducing contract turnaround time by 40%.
Provided legal support to digital marketing, SaaS, and traffic arbitrage operations.
Delivered compliance consulting on KYC, CRS, UBO disclosures, tax residency, and Diia City
integration.
Reviewed and negotiated contracts with clients from the EU, US, and UAE with a focus on
GDPR, liability, and IP rights.

Deputy Head & Head of Claims and Judicial Division of Legal Departments
UkrLandFarming | Private Entities
Mar 2008 – Jan 2015 | Managed 12+ people
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Built legal departments across several subsidiaries; designed team structures and delegated
regional responsibilities.
Enabled faster legal response through decentralized authority and streamlined workflows.
Oversaw litigation and pre-trial settlement strategies, ensuring unified legal standards across the
group.
Structured corporate governance and compliance for a group of companies.
Led tax structuring projects to optimize legal and financial efficiency.
Developed internal regulations, supervised legal reporting, and maintained strategic
communication with senior management.
Systematized litigation data and managed relations with regulatory bodies.

EDUCATION

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Introduction to AI Governance – Coursera,
Master of Laws, 2006 Stanford University
Understanding AI & Law – edX / FutureLearn

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Ukrainian English Polish
Certifications: Licensed to practice law (advocate certificate)
Holder of a Category B driver's license.
Willing to travel for business purposes.
Work permit in Poland