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Artem Zazeka
LEGAL ASSISTANT | LEGAL OPERATIONS
Dubai, UAE | Remote | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») | LinkedIn | GitHub
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Law (Domestic Law and International Law) with a strong foundation in digital product workflows, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Combines formal legal training and hands-on legal clinic practice with technical literacy in modern software tools, cloud databases (Supabase), and AI-assisted workflows. Experienced in operating within highly regulated international environments, managing cross-border standards, executing merchant onboarding, and supporting operational legal compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Contract Drafting, Terms of Service & Privacy Policies, European Union (EU) Law, International Law, Cross-Border Operations, Corporate Setup, Pro Bono Legal Counseling.
Legal Operations & Tech Literacy: Workflow Optimization, Merchant & Payment Gateway Onboarding, Vendor Management, AI-Assisted Tooling.
Software & Office Productivity: Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Forms), Adobe Acrobat & Creative Tools, Document Lifecycle Management.
Technical Understanding & IDEs: Cloud Databases (Supabase), API Integrations, Data Privacy Architecture, JetBrains Ecosystem (IDEs), Xcode, Swift/SwiftUI Basics, iOS App Prototyping, Notion, Git.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal & Operational Consultant / Sole Proprietor | Remote | Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
– Product Compliance & Legal Drafting: Drafted core legal and operational documentation from scratch, including Terms of Service and Privacy Policies, ensuring alignment with data protection principles and commercial requirements.
– Banking & Merchant Onboarding: Managed corporate setup and financial compliance procedures; successfully navigated bank authorization and compliance checks for online acquiring systems.
– Infrastructure & Vendor Management: Coordinated domain acquisition, hosting provisioning, and cloud database setup (Supabase); negotiated and managed third-party service agreements.
– AI-Assisted Operations: Utilized advanced AI tools to streamline workflow automation, draft internal documentation, and support software prototyping.
Cabin Crew — Safety & Compliance Specialist | Emirates Airline — Dubai, UAE | Apr 2023 – Aug 2026
– Regulatory Compliance: Enforced strict adherence to GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) safety regulations, international security protocols, and internal corporate compliance standards in high-intensity operational environments.
– Risk Assessment & Audits: Performed mandatory pre-flight security checks and risk evaluations to maintain 100% compliance with international transit laws.
– Conflict Resolution & Communication: Handled real-time operational issues, customer disputes, and emergency scenarios with diplomacy, composure, and strict protocol enforcement.
Legal Intern / Student Clinician | Legal Clinic, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University — Kharkiv, Ukraine | Sep 2021 – May 2022
– Legal Aid & Consultations: Provided pro bono legal counseling, initial intake assessments, and procedural guidance to clients under the supervision of senior legal counsel.
– Document Drafting: Prepared 15+ court and administrative documents, including civil claims, appeals, official lawyer requests, and administrative petitions.
– Legal Research: Conducted thorough legal research and case-law analysis using state legal registries, public databases, and national legislation frameworks.
PERSONAL PROJECTS & TECH LITERACY
Ratio Caeli & Custom App Prototypes | Founder & Developer
– Full-Stack Prototyping: Conceptualized and engineered native iOS application prototypes using Swift and SwiftUI, integrating Supabase for user authentication and cloud backend management.
– AI-Driven Development: Applied AI-assisted coding workflows to accelerate backend logic design, database schema creation, and UI component building.
– Data Privacy & Architecture: Structured app data flows with an emphasis on user privacy, secure authentication, and clean architectural patterns (MVVM).
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Young European Ambassador (YEA) in Ukraine | EU NEIGHBOURS east | 2018 – 2020
– Civic Engagement & Youth Diplomacy: Represented Ukraine within the EU-funded Young European Ambassadors initiative, promoting civic participation, youth leadership, and international networking across Europe.
– Event Coordination & Advocacy: Organized regional community outreach events, panel discussions, and educational workshops focused on European integration, human rights, and cross-border collaboration.
Student Ombudsman Representative & Student Government Member | Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University | 2020 – 2023
– Rights Protection & Advocacy: Served in the Office of the Student Ombudsman, protecting student legal rights, mediating academic grievances, and ensuring procedural fairness within the university.
– Policy & Governance: Participated in student self-government bodies, proposing policy enhancements for academic welfare and serving as a bridge between the student body and university administration.
EDUCATION
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University | Kharkiv, Ukraine
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — Domestic Law (Faculty of Advocacy) | Sep 2019 – Jun 2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — International Law (Faculty of International Law) | Sep 2020 – Jun 2023
Completed dual law degrees simultaneously.
Academic Focus: Specialization in European Union Law (EU Law), Civil Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and International Legal Frameworks.
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent / Professional
Ukrainian: Native
Russian: Native
German: Basic