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Legal adviser

с 02.2024 по наст. время (2 года)

- Provide legal advisory and compliance support for cross-sectoral regulatory transformation projects;
- Develop regulatory simplification strategies and process optimization;
- Advise clients on optimizing management and operational processes, delivering practical recommendations that enhance organizational efficiency and reduce procedural risks;
- Support development of policies, contracts, and internal documentation, refining standard templates to ensure legal clarity and minimize compliance exposure;
- Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and provide guidance on compliance requirements, ensuring transparency and risk mitigation;
- Review and refine contracts, agreements, and regulatory documents, helping clients avoid legal ambiguities and ensure compliance;
- Conduct OSINT research during counterparty due diligence to support informed business decision-making.

Key achievement:
Contributed as legal advisor to a UK-supported regulatory reform (2024), delivering analysis that improved efficiency by 20–30% and reduced redundant regulations by one-third.

Commercial and company lawyer

с 11.2021 по 11.2023 (2 года)
Law Firm Lexpower LLC (Comprehensive legal support for businesses), Київ (Юриспруденція)

- Supported legal reforms under the USAID 'Competitive Economy of Ukraine' project, ensuring alignment of draft legislation with EU acquis and supporting regulatory improvement and policy advisory;
- Led team efforts in developing legislative proposals consistent with national policy frameworks and institutional requirements;
- Planned and coordinated the drafting process to ensure timely execution and regulatory compliance;
- Analyzed legislative changes affecting business processes and prepared recommendations for regulatory improvement and deregulation initiatives;
- Assessed deregulation proposals, preparing recommendations to simplify procedures and reduce regulatory burden on businesses;
- Structured and reviewed contracts to minimize exposure and ensure adaptability to changing business needs;
- Engaged with stakeholders and prepared legal documents to support multi-party coordination;
- Occasionally reviewed case materials, drafting preliminary legal positions and strategy notes.

Key achievements:
As part of the USAID donor initiative, contributed to development of legislative recommendations. One law was adopted (July 2024, effective September 2024), another submitted in revised form for further consideration (submitted to Verkhovna Rada in July 2025, registration No. 13554).
Conducted comprehensive legal analysis of a large-scale regulatory initiative and prepared substantiated amendments. After several negotiation rounds, the client fully accepted the proposed recommendations, avoiding an additional coordination meeting at management level and accelerating the decision-making process.

Information technology lawyer

с 07.2020 по 09.2021 (1 год 3 месяца)
Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Київ (IT)

- Analyzed EU directives and provided recommendations for their transposition into Ukrainian law, supporting harmonization with European digital regulation;
- Participated in working meetings, collaborating with the EU4Digital initiative to align Ukraine’s digital initiatives with EU compliance and regulatory objectives;
- Supported development and timely delivery of legislative drafts in the digital sector, ensuring compliance with operational and legal standards;
- Prepared analytical reports for senior leadership on project progress and key issues.

Key achievements:
Developed and implemented a Google Sheets–based Gantt tool, increasing planning accuracy and team collaboration by 30% and enhancing overall workflow transparency.
Successfully resolved a critical collaboration bottleneck by re‑establishing dialogue with a key stakeholder, enabling timely inputs essential for regulatory development.

Medical lawyer

с 10.2019 по 06.2020 (9 месяцев)
State Service of Ukraine for Medicines and Drug Control, Київ (Медицина, охорона здоров'я, аптеки)

- Supervised a team of five legal professionals during acting head duties, ensuring high-quality legal support and timely delivery of tasks;
- Coordinated preparation and review of legal documents, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and internal procedures;
- Executed compliance reviews of applicant submissions, including those filed by international companies, with regulatory requirements, assisting them in avoiding conflicts during licensing and permit processes;
- Oversaw legal risk assessments and contract reviews to support effective decision-making;
- Prepared legal and procedural documents for representation before administrative courts and in interactions with external stakeholders;
- Facilitated effective communication with other departments, ensuring collaboration and timely coordination of legal documentation;
- Provided legal support on internal processes and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key achievement:
Streamlined internal legal workflows, reducing review and approval time by approximately 20% and improving overall efficiency of the legal unit.

Legal adviser

с 09.2013 по 10.2019 (6 лет 2 месяца)
Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine, Київ (Консалтинг, бухгалтерія, аудит)

- Drafted and reviewed legislative and regulatory proposals supported by in‑depth legal analysis, comparative EU law reviews, and impact assessments, advancing reforms to improve the business environment;
- Conducted comprehensive legal compliance reviews of draft laws and secondary legislation, identifying gaps and proposing practical solutions;
- Prepared substantiated legal opinions, analytical briefs and policy advisory to support decision‑making on deregulation, investor protection, and international trade;
- Represented the employer in consultations and working meetings with institutional and business stakeholders, providing expert legal input and defending regulatory positions.

Key achievements:
Coordinated preparation of landmark legislative initiatives (Laws No. 191 and No. 289), directly driving Ukraine’s 13-position climb in the World Bank Doing Business ranking (2016) and resulting in tangible market entry facilitation for international investors.
Established effective working relationships with international partners (World Bank, USAID, EBA), ensuring reform initiatives were aligned with global best practices.

Counsellor

с 04.2013 по 09.2013 (6 месяцев)
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Київ (Освіта, наука)

- Supervised a team of two legal professionals, coordinating tasks and monitoring progress on legislative deliverables;
- Oversaw drafting and review of legal documents submitted to the employer’s leadership, ensuring legal accuracy and timely delivery;
- Drafted and analyzed legislative and regulatory acts (laws, Cabinet of Ministers resolutions, ministerial orders, presidential decrees), ensuring compliance with national standards;
- Provided legal assessments of legislative initiatives in coordination with institutional stakeholders, including the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
- Supported deregulation initiatives aimed at reducing administrative barriers.

Образование

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Master of International Law (Institute of International Relations), Київ
Высшее, с 2006 по 2009 (3 года)

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Bachelor of Law, Київ
Высшее, с 2001 по 2006 (5 лет)

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Master of Economics (specialization in Finance), Київ
Высшее, с 2000 по 2006 (6 лет)

Дополнительное образование и сертификаты

Google Project Management Certificate

March - August 2023
Сертификат

Critical Thinking and Advocacy in a Free Society

October 2023 - April 2024
Сертификат

International Mediation Training for Ukrainians

September – December 2023
Сертификат

Legal English Speaking Club

February – March 2023
Сертификат

Accession Negotiations on Ukraine’s Membership in the EU

July - August 2024
Сертификат

Знания и навыки

• 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

Знание языков

• Украинский — свободно
• Английский — свободно
• Немецкий — средний
• Китайский — средний
• Польский — начинающий

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