Олександр

OLEKSANDR BILOUS
International Development Legal Expert | Government Relations|
EU Integration |Anti-Corruption | Legal Reform

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished international legal expert with over 10 years of experience driving legal reform, anti-corruption
strategies, and public sector modernization across Ukraine. Adept at liaising with government institutions,
international donors, and EU bodies to shape legislative initiatives and regulatory policies. Extensive expertise
in stakeholder coordination, legal analysis, and drafting complex legislative and intergovernmental
instruments aligned with European integration and global standards. Multilingual communicator skilled in
cross-sector collaboration and policy implementation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Legal Consultant – Kyiv, Ukraine | Dec 2024 – Present

- Providing expert legal and policy advisory services to international organizations, development partners,
and public institutions.

- Supporting legislative and regulatory reforms, including gap analyses and drafting laws aligned with EU
acquis and international legal standards.
- Advising on judicial reform, rule of law, and public administration modernization, including support to
vetting and selection procedures.

- Contributing to donor-funded projects through the preparation of legal reports, background notes,
stakeholder engagement materials, and training content.

Legal Advisor | International Development Law Organization — Kyiv, Ukraine |
Dec 2021 – Dec 2024

- Provided technical legal assistance to high-level government stakeholders on justice sector reform, anti-
corruption, and EU integration.
- Coordinated teams for multi-stakeholder engagement on legal and regulatory reforms with national
institutions and international partners (including EU and U.S.-funded programs). - Authored detailed legal
analyses, reports, and policy briefs on judicial reform, rule of law, and investment climate improvements.
- Drafted legislative texts and background papers aligned with Ukraine’s EU obligations and international
standards.
- Conducted corruption risk assessments and compliance reviews for state entities including Ukrainian
Railways and the State Service for Transport Safety.
- Seconded to the Selection Commission for appointing High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine
members; supported background checks and vetting as Legal Assistant to the Chair (Dec 2021 – Mar 2023).
- Identified capacity-building needs and contributed to training strategy for public institutions.

Chief Specialist | Government Office for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration — Kyiv, Ukraine |
Mar 2019 – Nov 2021

- Drafted EU-Ukraine Association Agreement implementation reports and contributed to energy policy
reforms in line with EU law (acquis).

- Coordinated governmental teams in the EU integration efforts in energy sector.
- Prepared legal opinions, legislative drafts, and Cabinet acts aligned with Ukraine’s European integration
goals.
- Participated in high-level EU-Ukraine coordination forums; co-authored Memorandum on Strategic
Partnership in Critical Raw Materials.
- Advised Deputy Prime Minister’s office through legal briefs on compliance in the energy sector.

Chief Specialist | Legal Department, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade — Kyiv, Ukraine |
Jan 2018 – Mar 2019

- Drafted bilateral agreements on investment protection and economic cooperation.
- Developed materials and provided legal opinions to support intergovernmental negotiations.
- Reviewed laws and executive acts to ensure legal alignment in foreign economic policy.

Chief Specialist | Department of Trade Defense, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade — Kyiv,
Ukraine | Jun 2017 – Dec 2017

- Conducted anti-dumping investigations and authored decisions for the Interagency Commission on
International Trade.
- Drafted reports and memos on GATT/GATS obligations and national trade defense strategies.

Attorney Assistant | Private Law Practice — Rivne, Ukraine | May 2014 – Dec 2014 -

Supported legal case preparation and client advisory in commercial legal practice.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in International Law | Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National
University of Kyiv | 2015 – 2017

Specialist Degree in Law | National University of Ostroh Academy | 2014 – 2015

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian: Native
• English: Advanced
• German: Intermediate
• Polish: Intermediate